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Washington Examinerpolitics9 days ago
Kennedy Center Offers $25,000 VIP Package for July 4 Fireworks
The Kennedy Center is selling high-priced ticket packages for its Independence Day fireworks event. A federal judge has ordered the center to remain open despite earlier plans to close for renovations.
ABC Newspolitics12 days ago
Trump Surveys East Potomac Golf Links Redevelopment and Other D.C. Projects
President Donald Trump on June 28 surveyed construction projects in Washington, D.C., including plans to redevelop the East Potomac Golf Links. He stated renovations would start September 1 and enable the course to host major tournaments. The project faces a lawsuit and prior deb…
salon.compolitics12 days ago
Former President Biden Criticizes President Trump at Maryland Democratic Gala
Former President Biden addressed the 2026 Fight Back & Win Gala on Saturday and criticized President Trump over the Reflecting Pool renovations and administration conduct.
foxbusiness.compolitics17 days ago
Trump Administration Advances Four Washington Construction Projects
The administration has started or completed work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a new White House ballroom, a planned triumphal arch, and renovations at the Kennedy Center. Three of the projects face lawsuits or cost overruns.
yahoo.compolitics18 days ago
Reflecting Pool Paint Shows Peeling and Algae After June 6 Reopening
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool reopened June 6 following more than $16 million in renovations. Paint has since peeled in places and algae has appeared in the water. Officials have issued vandalism citations and begun additional treatment.
The Hillpolitics20 days ago
Administration Files Plan for Possible Partial Kennedy Center Closure
The Trump administration told a federal court it is still weighing a partial closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations even after an earlier order kept the center open. Officials said work could run from July through December.
New York Postscience21 days ago
Archaeologists Unearth Roman Coin and Medieval Objects in Notre Dame Square Renovation
Excavation 13 feet below Notre Dame Cathedral square has recovered a 4th-century coin, complete ceramics, and grain pits dating to the sixth century. The work precedes planned square renovations due by 2028.
ABC Newspolitics21 days agoUpdated
Book Examines Trump's Second-Term Executive Power Approach
A new book by New York Times reporters describes how President Donald Trump views his 2024 victory as freeing him to test limits of presidential authority. The account covers internal discussions, White House renovations, and foreign policy moves during the first year of his curr…
foxnews.compolitics23 days ago
Late-Night Host Comments on White House Reflecting Pool Renovation and Reported Iran Framework
A late-night television host discussed renovations to the White House reflecting pool and remarks on a reported framework agreement involving Iran. The host also referenced comments about a U.S. health secretary's past interactions with reptiles.
The Guardianpolitics24 days ago
Court orders removal of president's name from Kennedy Center signage
A federal judge directed the removal of the president's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts signage, website and documents. The ruling also blocked a planned two-year closure for renovations.
yardbarker.comsports33 days ago
Rory McIlroy Spends Summer in Newly Renovated Surrey Home After More Than a Decade in Florida
The world No. 2 golfer and his family have relocated from Palm Beach to a property near London that underwent millions of pounds in renovations.
Washington Examinerpolitics34 days ago
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations completed after refilling begins
Crews began refilling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday following weeks of work. Officials described the $6.9 million project as finished and noted plans for additional improvements at the site.
foxnews.compolitics36 days agoUpdated
Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Restore Trump Name by June 12, Halts Renovations
A federal judge ruled May 29 that President Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center without legal authority. The center must complete all name changes by June 12.
Fox Newspolitics41 days ago
Judge Rules Kennedy Center Cannot Close or Be Renamed Without Congress
A federal judge ruled that only Congress can rename the Kennedy Center and ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the building and materials. The decision also blocks a planned two-year closure during renovations.
Deadlinepolitics42 days agoUpdated
Judge Rules Kennedy Center Must Retain Trump Name
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Kennedy Center board violated the law by adding President Donald Trump's name to the venue and ordered the name removed within two weeks. The same ruling blocked a planned two-year closure for renovations.
axios.compolitics50 days ago
Senate Republicans Delay Reconciliation Vote on DHS Funding Package
Senate Republicans postponed a vote on a $72 billion reconciliation package for Department of Homeland Security immigration agencies. Opposition focused on a new Justice Department fund and security funding for White House ballroom renovations.
rnz.co.nzscience53 days ago
New Jersey Adopts Coastal Building Rules to Address Sea Level Rise
New Jersey implemented updated coastal construction standards in January that require new homes and major renovations to be built four feet higher than current federal flood standards. The rules also establish inundation risk zones and updated stormwater and wetland protections.…
finance56 days ago
Coffee Chain Sales Rebound After Turnaround Plan Renovations and Barista Hires
Sales have rebounded for the coffee chain following implementation of renovations and barista hires under its turnaround plan. Financial Times reported the measures have come at a cost. The developments mark progress in the company's efforts to reverse recent performance declines…
realitytea.compolitics63 days ago
Trump Inspects Renovations to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump rode a vehicle across the emptied pool on May 7, 2026, inspected ongoing work and answered questions from reporters. He defended the project, announced April 23, which will repaint the pool American Flag Blue at a cost of about $1.5 million. Trump said prev…
nbcnews.compolitics64 days ago
White House East Wing Excavation Soil Relocated to East Potomac Golf Links After Testing
Soil from the demolished East Wing tested positive for lead, chromium and other metals after more than 2,000 truckloads were moved to the public course. A federal judge limited tree cutting while preservation groups seek to block renovations.
New York Postfinance66 days ago
Sen. Tim Scott Criticizes Powell's Plan to Remain Fed Chair
Republican Sen. Tim Scott criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for planning to remain on the Fed's Board of Governors after his chair term ends on May 15, 2026. Scott said the move breaks 75 years of precedent and suggested it might be aimed at President Trump. Powell c…
ABC Newspolitics67 days ago
Judge Allows Maintenance at East Potomac Golf Links, Requires Notice for Major Changes
A federal judge allowed the National Park Service to proceed with maintenance at a Washington, D.C., golf course but warned the Trump administration against starting major renovations without prior notice. The ruling came during a hearing prompted by a lawsuit from preservation g…
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CNBCfinance75 days ago
DOJ Refers Federal Renovation Probe to Inspector General
The U.S. Department of Justice ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over headquarters renovations. Sen. Thom Tillis dropped his opposition to Kevin Warsh's nomination as Powell's successor. The move sets up a Senate committee vote on Warsh thi…
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thehindu.comworld76 days ago
Lafayette Park Renovation Completed Under Budget and Ahead of Schedule
Lafayette Park has undergone renovations including new fountains, sod, benches, and an irrigation system. The project was finished under budget and ahead of schedule, with completion set for July 4. President Trump issued a 400-word statement on the project, noting that The New Y…
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yahoo.comfinance77 days ago
White House Expands Ballroom and Upgrades Underground Emergency Operations Center
President Trump confirmed a massive new military complex is under construction beneath the White House's new ballroom, following the demolition of the East Wing in 2025. The project, funded by Trump and donors at $400 million, expands on the historic Presidential Emergency Operat…
theweek.comfinance75 days agoUpdated
Sen. Tillis Ends Opposition to Warsh for Fed Chair After DOJ Closes Powell Probe
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced he will support confirming Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, clearing a key hurdle after the Justice Department closed its investigation into current chair Jerome Powell. The probe focused on cost overruns in Fed building renovations, whi…
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U.S. Attorney Pirro States DOJ Will Continue Federal Reserve Probe and Appeal Ruling
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that the Department of Justice will proceed with its investigation into the Federal Reserve and appeal a federal judge's order blocking grand jury subpoenas. The probe centers on alleged cost overruns in renovations of two Federal Reserve bui…
upi.comfinance75 days agoUpdated
DOJ Ends Probe into Powell Before Warsh Confirmation Hearing
The U.S. Justice Department has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns in building renovations. The move follows President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace Powell, whose term expires on May 15, 2026.…
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Kitchener City Council to Vote on Renoviction Bylaw on Monday
The City of Kitchener council is scheduled to vote on a proposed renoviction bylaw during a meeting on Monday. The bylaw advanced through the finance and corporate services committee last week with a 5-3 vote in favor. If approved, the rules would take effect in January 2027 and…
middleeasteye.netfinance91 days ago
White House Denies Agreement to Unfreeze Iranian Assets Amid Reports of Iran Conflict and Domestic Criticism
The White House denied reports that the United States has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets. Democrats criticized President Trump's plan to accept foreign steel donations for White House renovations. Separate accounts described unusual market activity before a pause in attacks on…
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lamag.comworld92 days ago
Getty Center in Los Angeles to Close for One Year Starting March 2027 for Renovations
The Getty Center art museum in Los Angeles will close to the public in March 2027 for a year-long renovation project. The closure involves replacing the aging tram system and modernizing certain galleries. The project aims to update infrastructure while maintaining the museum's o…