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Judge Rules Paint Tests on Eisenhower Building Can Proceed, Advancing Trump's Makeover Plans for Now
The judge said the tests cover about 8 square feet and can proceed while the broader legal fight over the painting plan continues.
- On Tuesday, District Judge Dabney Friedrich authorized limited paint tests on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, advancing President Donald Trump's plans for the project.
- Planners estimated the paint project will cost at least $7.5 million as Trump seeks to "beautify" the capital. Preservationists argue paint traps moisture and degrades the 19th-century landmark's granite.
- Friedrich limited testing to about 8 square feet of the building's exterior and hidden panels, ruling that plaintiffs failed to prove "irreparable harm." She warned she would intervene if the administration exceeds these parameters.
- Plaintiff Gregory Werkheiser of Cultural Heritage Partners said the ruling leaves the core case "untouched." He argued the larger issue is whether the General Services Administration illegally delegated its authority to the Executive Office.
- The court ordered regular status reports starting next Tuesday to ensure the administration adheres strictly to the limited testing scope. This oversight maintains judicial control while the larger question of federal authority remains pending.
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Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump’s makeover plans for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal district judge said Tuesday that paint tests on a 19th-century historic landmark building next to the White House can go ahead, advancing President Donald Trump's plans to add a new coat of white paint to…
·Toronto, Canada
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Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump's makeover plans for now
A federal judge has allowed paint tests on a historic building next to the White House to move ahead, granting President Donald Trump a win in his plan to add new coat of white paint to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
·New York, United States
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