In a significant move, the White House has dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency responsible for advising on design and overseeing various construction projects in Washington, including Trump’s proposed ballroom and a triumphal arch. This decision has sparked anger among critics who view it as a push to facilitate President Trump’s controversial $300 million ballroom project and other construction efforts without the oversight of the previously appointed commission members. Many analysts are expressing disbelief at the abrupt termination of the commission, highlighting the unprecedented nature of such actions in the context of U.S. politics.