A key agency has approved President Trump’s White House ballroom project. The National Capital Planning Commission approved the project despite a federal judge’s order halting construction unless Congress gave its approval. The Trump-appointed chair of the commission said the agency went ahead with the vote because the judge’s ruling affects construction activities but not the […]
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Agency OK’s Trump’s White House ballroom project
A key agency has approved President Trump’s White House ballroom project. The National Capital Planning Commission approved the project despite a federal judge’s order halting construction unless Congress gave its approval. The Trump-appointed chair of the commission said the agency went ahead with the vote because the judge’s ruling affects construction activities but not the planning process. During a public comment period, comments were overwhelmingly opposed to the ballroom which is estimated to cost 400 million dollars and will rival the size of the executive mansion.