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>

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.