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Politics · United StatesDOJ says Kennedy Center faces collapse without Trump's name
The Department of Justice has told a federal appeals court that the Kennedy Center faces financial and physical collapse without President Trump's name on it. Court documents state a $17 million cash infusion from Trump was needed to keep its accounts afloat.
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Politics · United StatesMinnesota judges coordinated on immigration cases, reports say
Federal judges in Minnesota coordinated their handling of immigration cases through meetings, email threads, and shared tools, according to reports. The coordination, revealed by The New York Times, has led to scrutiny over judicial independence, though judges maintain each case was decided independently.
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Politics · United StatesJudge allows paint tests on Eisenhower Building to proceed despite preservationists' objections
A federal judge ruled that paint tests on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building can proceed, rejecting preservationists' request for an injunction. The tests, covering 8 square feet of the exterior, are part of a proposed $7.5m repainting plan by the Trump administration. Plaintiffs argue the project could damage the 19th-century landmark.
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