Trump picks new chair for agency overseeing ballroom, arch construction

President Trump appointed Mark Paoletta, his general counsel from the Office of Management and Budget, to head the National Capital Planning Commission, which is in charge of his signature architectural projects like the White House ballroom renovation and the controversial Washington, D.C. arch. This move signifies a shift in leadership at a key agency that has faced criticism for its approval of these high-profile constructions. Paoletta's appointment suggests ongoing influence over significant cultural and political symbols in the nation's capital.