Washington planning commission to vote Thursday on Trump's ballroom project - Reuters
Washington planning commission to vote Thursday on Trump's ballroom project Reuters
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"further evidence of the hidden hand of the White House during this whole process … like a puppet master pulling the strings, in this case, behind the scenes."
— Jon Golinger , Activist
"normal practice for the commission to share documents with project applicants so they can comment and make corrections."
— Meghan Hottel-Cox , Executive
"working collaboratively in good faith with the commission, and was not directing them to do anything."
— Davis Ingle , Politician
"Judge Leon believes the case will be settled by the U.S. Supreme Court, per the NY Times."
— Judge Leon , Other
Key People
Davis Ingle is a White House spokesman.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jon Golinger is a democracy advocate with the group Public Citizen.
Judge Leon is a federal judge involved in the legal proceedings related to the ballroom construction.
Meghan Hottel-Cox is the general counsel for the National Capital Planning Commission.
Richard Leon is a U.S. District Judge nominated by George W. Bush.
Will Scharf is a former personal lawyer of Donald Trump and chairs the National Capital Planning Commission.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxNSjlZbl8xTE5ZTkRGNENfdHFoNG9nenl4NlB1UmVRQi05UDRMeU1KWXJpRFpncVZUX2FicjVLR19oTlYzeEFEc25mbjlWM2laWGRVcTB4TURpVE40c2VWRXh5MXpENVdFbFh3TGNaRENPR2o5cWdjNFY4ZzlUczFuTGNreF90N29RNERnRDJReVNhRlVlOE1XdUp3UDhEdm9DQlFhc3hFX0ZHRkxKR2NMem5MZw?oc=5" target="_blank">Washington planning commission to vote Thursday on Trump's ballroom project</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Despite a federal judge's recent ruling halting construction, the National Capital Planning Commission is expected to approve President Trump's proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House, a project estimated at $400 million.
A federal judge has ordered a halt to construction of President Trump's White House ballroom, ruling that Congress must approve the $400 million project, which has been a presidential priority.
A watchdog review has revealed that the White House influenced the National Capital Planning Commission's review of President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, raising concerns about the commission's independence.
The National Capital Planning Commission approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom project, despite a recent federal court order halting construction unless Congress authorizes it.
Despite a federal judge halting construction, Trump's proposed White House ballroom addition is still expected to receive approval from the National Capital Planning Commission, a federal panel chaired by a top White House official.
The National Capital Planning Commission voted 9-1 to approve President Trump's 90,000-square-foot East Wing makeover, including a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests, despite legal challenges earlier this week.
Records show that the National Capital Planning Commission revised its official documentation about the White House ballroom project after a White House staffer requested changes, raising concerns about the commission's independence.
The National Capital Planning Commission is set to deliberate and vote on President Trump's proposed $400 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House, following a federal judge's ruling that construction cannot proceed without Congress's approval.
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