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Federal Commission Delays White House Security Center Approval

3/22/2026

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Commission Delays Approval

The federal Commission of Fine Arts has delayed approval for a 33,000-square-foot security screening center for White House visitors due to concerns about its size and aesthetics.
The commission, influenced by allies of former President Donald Trump, requested design changes to reflect classical architectural grandeur.
Architect Shalom Baranes is working on a $400 million ballroom project despite criticism from peers and preservationists.
Baranes, who opposes Trump's immigration policies, highlighted the significance of immigration in America.
The commission anticipates the Secret Service will revise the design based on their feedback.

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Commission Delays Approval

The federal Commission of Fine Arts has delayed approval for a 33,000-square-foot security screening center for White House visitors due to concerns about its size and aesthetics.
The commission, influenced by allies of former President Donald Trump, requested design changes to reflect classical architectural grandeur.
Architect Shalom Baranes is working on a $400 million ballroom project despite criticism from peers and preservationists.
Baranes, who opposes Trump's immigration policies, highlighted the significance of immigration in America.
The commission anticipates the Secret Service will revise the design based on their feedback.

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