Judge OKs paint tests for Trump's Eisenhower Executive Office Building makeover
President Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white. A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to test paint on this historic building next to the White House. The case suggests some dispute exists over the plan, though the specific objections aren't detailed here.
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7 sourcesJudge says paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump's plans
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1 sourceJudge rules Trump can begin paint tests on 19th-century building after preservation groups sued
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2 developments- Aug 18Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump’s makeover plans for now
- Aug 18Judge OKs paint tests for Trump's Eisenhower Executive Office Building makeover
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