White House Ballroom Project Approved

In a 9-1 vote, the commission cleared the final procedural hurdle for the controversial $400 million project.

Critics have denounced the ballroom as an unnecessary vanity project that would significantly alter the historic landmark's footprint.

While the commission's approval is a victory for the administration, legal roadblocks remain as the project lacks explicit congressional funding.

The White House has been accused of meddling in the review process to downplay the commission's authority and expedite the approval.