Washington planning commission to vote Thursday on Trump's ballroom project - Reuters

<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>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

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.

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.

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.