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Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
President Trump named Mark Paoletta to lead the National Capital Planning Commission. Paoletta has worked as an administration lawyer and is an associate of Justice Clarence Thomas. The commission oversees planning and design of federal buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/us/politics/paoletta-lawyer-ncpc.html
