Trump Fires Agency Overseeing White House Construction Projects
In a move signaling potential changes to oversight of his construction projects, President Trump has terminated all members of the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA). This commission, comprised of members appointed by the president, typically reviews designs for memorials, government buildings, and other projects within Washington, D.C. The White House had previously declined to comment on whether Trump would submit his proposed ballroom design for CFA review, while some experts suggest Trump might bypass it based on a precedent set by Harry Truman. With the CFA cleared, the National Capital Planning Commission, led by Trump allies, is expected to review the ballroom plans.
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