Demolition for New White House Ballroom Doesn’t Need Approval, Trump-Appointed Commission Head Says

Federal Panel: White House Ballroom Needs No Approval

The head of a federal panel that oversees construction in Washington announced this week that the White House does not need permission to construct a $200 million ballroom. Will Scharf, chair of the National Capital Planning Commission, an executive branch agency that provides planning for construction in the national capital region, said Thursday in a meeting that "this commission does not have jurisdiction — and it has long denied that it has …

White House ballroom demolition doesn’t need approval: Trump-appointed panel chief

The White House does not need approval from the National Capital Planning Commission to begin demolition and site preparation work for President Trump's new ballroom project.

Trump official says no approval needed to start demolition for White House ballroom

Crews are expected to break ground this month on the lavish 90,000 square foot ballroom

Demolition for Trump Ballroom Doesn't Need Approval: Panel

Demolition to build President Trump's new ballroom off the East Wing of the White House can begin without approval of the commission tasked with vetting construction of federal buildings, the Trump-appointed chair of the panel said Thursday. Will Scharf, who is also the White House staff secretary, said during a...

Demolition for new White House ballroom doesn't need approval, Trump-appointed commission head says

The head of the National Capital Planning Commission says crews can start demolishing parts of the White House for a new ballroom without needing approval.

Demolition for White House ballroom doesn’t need approval, official says

Demolition for Trump’s $200M White House ballroom can begin without planning commission approval, raising debate over oversight and design.