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politics4 days ago

Courthouse crisis spurs push for judiciary-led rebuilding

Judges warn that aging federal courthouses are deteriorating and pose safety risks, urging Congress to transfer building and maintenance authority from the General Services Administration to a new Judiciary Buildings Service; GSA disputes the crisis depiction, citing budget constraints. The feed then shifts to other Capitol Hill updates, including Iran briefings ahead of the State of the Union, attendance choices for lawmakers, and clashes over a key aviation-safety bill (ROTOR) and related legislation.

via Politico|
#congress#federal-buildings#gsa
Trump orders DHS to stay out of protests in Democratic cities while shielding federal buildings
politics28 days ago

Trump orders DHS to stay out of protests in Democratic cities while shielding federal buildings

President Trump directs Homeland Security to avoid intervening in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request help, while promising strong protection for federal buildings. The digest also covers Chicago investigating alleged illegal ICE activity, Trump’s comments on Iran, DOJ Epstein-file scrutiny, plans for a 250-foot DC arch, and a partial government funding shutdown over homeland-security issues, among other headlines.

via The Guardian|
#democratic-led-cities#federal-buildings#homeland-security
Trump pledges federal restraint in city protests unless local leaders request help
politics28 days ago

Trump pledges federal restraint in city protests unless local leaders request help

President Trump said he directed Homeland Security to refrain from intervening in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local officials request assistance, while vowing to protect federal buildings and warning of consequences for attacks on officers. Federal involvement would act as a backstop only when asked, a stance amid ongoing demonstrations and a disputed Oregon incident.

via CNN|
#federal-buildings#homeland-security#insurrection-act
Kennedy Center Unveils New Signage Featuring Trump's Name
politics2 months ago

Kennedy Center Unveils New Signage Featuring Trump's Name

The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, has been renamed to include Donald Trump's name after the trustees' decision, sparking controversy and questions about legal authority, with the Kennedy family criticizing the move; Trump has celebrated the renaming and highlighted his efforts to revitalize the center, which follows a pattern of federal buildings being renamed after him.

via CNN|
#federal-buildings#kennedy-center#politics
White House dismisses arts and construction review commissions amid major project plans
politics4 months ago

White House dismisses arts and construction review commissions amid major project plans

The White House has dismissed six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, an agency that advises on design plans for federal monuments and buildings, as part of a move to appoint members aligned with President Trump's 'America First' policies, with plans for new projects including a White House ballroom and a monument celebrating American independence.

via NPR|
#architecture#commission-of-fine-arts#federal-buildings
Tensions Rise as Oregon and Washington Leaders Clash with Trump Over Military Deployments
politics5 months ago

Tensions Rise as Oregon and Washington Leaders Clash with Trump Over Military Deployments

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and President Donald Trump exchanged tense texts over the deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland, with Kotek criticizing the unilateral action and seeking to delay it, while Trump justified the deployment citing attacks on federal facilities. Kotek expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of communication and questioned the accuracy of the information used to justify the troop deployment.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#federal-buildings#national-guard#oregon