- The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) objected to the proposed 33,000-square-foot White House security screening center, citing its excessive size and lack of aesthetic appeal.
- The CFA delayed its preliminary approval, instructing the Secret Service to submit a revised design that is shorter in both length and height and more visually appealing.
- White House spokesman Davis Ingle emphasized the project's goal to modernize the visitor experience, replacing temporary facilities that have been in use since the Sep. t 11, 2001, terror attacks.
- This objection stands in contrast to the CFA's previous approval of a large ballroom project, which involved demolishing the East Wing and is currently under construction.
- The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) was also set to discuss the project, but its meeting may be postponed due to the CFA's concerns, amid controversy regarding the qualifications of some commission appointees.
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