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- The Commission of Fine Arts objected to a 33,000-square-foot White House visitor security screening center, delaying approval.
- White House spokesman Davis Ingle said modernization is needed to improve visitor experiences.
- The center aims to improve security, a need since September 11, 2001.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years for renovations.
- Critics say the board's decisions reflect Trump's influence and limited planning experience.
