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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.
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.
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.
Democrats are criticizing large banners with Trump's face on federal buildings in DC, claiming they have authoritarian undertones and were funded with taxpayer money, while Republicans defend the effort as similar to past administrations' promotional displays, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
Stephen Ehikian, a top official at the GSA since the Trump administration, is stepping down to become CEO of C3 AI, after leading efforts to streamline government operations, reduce federal real estate, and implement cost-saving technology initiatives.