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Trump administration admits painting Eisenhower building would harm landmark
The Trump administration acknowledges its plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white would damage the historical character of the 138-year-old landmark and its relation to two other nationally significant properties, according to a new federal assessment. But the White House still wants painting to move ahead. The reason: President Donald Trump wants the building to look more like the White House next door.
Trump administration admits painting Eisenhower building would harm landmark
The Trump administration acknowledges its plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white would damage the historical character of the 138-year-old landmark and its relation to two other nationally significant properties, according to a new federal assessment. But the White House still wants painting to move ahead. The reason: President Donald Trump wants the building to look more like the White House next door.
Trump administration admits painting Eisenhower building would harm landmark
Trump administration admits painting Eisenhower building would harm landmark (washingtonpost.com) Trump administration admits painting Eisenhower building would harm landmark By Jonathan Edwards; Dan Diamond 2026101623000400 The Trump administration acknowledges its plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white would damage the historical character of the 138-year-old landmark and its relation to two other nationally significant properties, according to a new federal assessment.
Kennedy Center’s new artistic head claims deep ties to Trump-era overhaul
NATION Rick Canny has been a senior adviser to Kennedy Center leaders since April 2025 Jonathan Edwards The Washington Post Oct. 14, 2026, 12:13 p.m. ET View Comments With a shuttered building and sparse events calendar, the John F.
Kennedy Center’s new artistic head claims deep ties to Trump-era overhaul
Kennedy Center’s new artistic head claims deep ties to Trump-era overhaul (washingtonpost.com) Kennedy Center’s new artistic head claims deep ties to Trump-era overhaul By Jonathan Edwards 2026101409010700 With a shuttered building and sparse events calendar, the John F.
Kennedy Center doesn’t have to answer questions about Trump’s role, DOJ asserts
Justice Department lawyers have invoked executive privilege to prevent Kennedy Center officials from answering questions about President Donald Trump’s involvement in the institution’s operations, setting up an unusual legal fight over whether presidential secrecy protections extend to his role as chairperson of an arts organization. The dispute emerged in a lawsuit brought by Rep.
Kennedy Center doesn’t have to answer questions about Trump’s role, DOJ asserts
Justice Department lawyers have invoked executive privilege to prevent Kennedy Center officials from answering questions about President Donald Trump’s involvement in the institution’s operations, setting up an unusual legal fight over whether presidential secrecy protections extend to his role as chairman of an arts organization. The dispute emerged in a lawsuit brought by Rep.
Kennedy Center doesn’t have to answer questions about Trump’s role, DOJ asserts
Kennedy Center doesn’t have to answer questions about Trump’s role, DOJ asserts (washingtonpost.com) Kennedy Center doesn’t have to answer questions about Trump’s role, DOJ asserts By Jonathan Edwards 2026100917500700 Justice Department lawyers have invoked executive privilege to prevent Kennedy Center officials from answering questions about President Donald Trump's involvement in the institution's operations, setting up an unusual legal fight over whether presidential secrecy protections...
Meditatie: Op twaalf tronen
De heiligen in de hemel zullen evenzeer met Christus heersen over de volkeren en delen in de heerlijkheid van Zijn heerschappij in die dagen als zij met Hem op de jongste dag de wereld zullen oordelen. Die belofte van Christus aan Zijn discipelen (Mattheüs 19:28 en 29) schijnt bijzonder op dit voorgaande te slaan.
GOP senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center
A bipartisan effort to ban the demolition of presidential memorials — including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – was blocked Monday night in the Senate by an objection from Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah). Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), who led the effort with fellow Democrats and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), sought to pass the bill by unanimous consent, a procedure that allows a motion or action unless a single senator objects. On Tuesday, Merkley and Rep.
GOP senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center
GOP senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center (washingtonpost.com) GOP senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center By Jonathan Edwards 2026092911160500 A bipartisan effort to ban the demolition of presidential memorials — including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — was blocked Monday night in the Senate by an objection from Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah). Sen.
Meditatie: Gehoorzame dienaren
De engelen zijn aan Christus gegeven als onderdeel van Zijn heerschappij. Zij zijn gegeven om Hem te dienen als gedienstige geesten. De heiligen zijn dermate met Christus verenigd en zij hebben zo’n belang in Hem dat wat Hij bezit, zij op een veel meer volmaakte en zalige wijze bezitten dan alsof alles hun apart gegeven werd om er zelf over te beschikken.
Trump now says the Kennedy Center could be deadly. Months ago, it was ‘great.’
Trump now says the Kennedy Center could be deadly. Months ago, it was ‘great.’ (washingtonpost.com) Trump now says the Kennedy Center could be deadly. Months ago, it was ‘great.’ By Jonathan Edwards; Travis M. Andrews 2026092710020700 President Donald Trump stood on the red carpet at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in December and declared his mission to fix the building, to "make it beautiful," all but accomplished.
Meditatie: Heiligen en mede-erfgenamen
Als de heiligen naar de hemel gaan en met Christus deel hebben aan de heerlijkheid van Zijn verhoging, worden zij verhoogd om met Hem te regeren. Door Hem worden zij tot koningen en priesters gemaakt en regeren zij in Hem en met Hem over hetzelfde Koninkrijk. Zoals de Vader voor Hem een Koninkrijk verordineerd heeft, zo heeft Hij het ook voor hen verordineerd.
Meditatie: Beek van wellusten
Zo zeker is het: „Want bij U, HEERE, is immers de fontein des levens; in Uw licht zien wij het licht.” De heiligen zullen straks vermaak hebben in het delen met Christus in Zijn vermakingen en zullen in Zijn licht het licht zien. Zij zullen met Christus delen in dezelfde beek der wellusten, van hetzelfde water des levens drinken en van de nieuwe wijn in het Koninkrijk van de Vader (Mattheüs 26:29).
Kennedy Center extends closure for a week as reopening date remains uncertain
Kennedy Center extends closure for a week as reopening date remains uncertain (washingtonpost.com) Kennedy Center extends closure for a week as reopening date remains uncertain By Jonathan Edwards 2026092323510500 The top administrator at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday extended the venue's closure for another week and said he would continue to reevaluate the shutdown weekly — raising the prospect of a closure that could stretch on indefinitely.
Meditatie: Ook hun Vader
Krachtens hun vereniging met Christus en als Zijn lidmaten hebben zij in zekere zin deel aan Zijn Zoonschap, in betrekking tot Zijn Vader. En zo zijn ze mede-erfgenamen van Zijn zaligheid, in de genieting van Zijn Vader, zoals de apostel dit schijnt aan te geven in Galaten 4. Krachtens haar ondertrouw met de eniggeboren Zoon van God deelt de bruid van Christus als het ware in Zijn kinderlijke betrekking tot God en wordt zij des Konings dochter (Psalm 45:14).
Fresh layoffs begin at Kennedy Center as closure continues
Fresh layoffs begin at Kennedy Center as closure continues (washingtonpost.com) Fresh layoffs begin at Kennedy Center as closure continues By Jonathan Edwards 2026091821570400 The Kennedy Center laid off more than a dozen employees Friday, according to three people familiar with the cuts who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Judge says Trump’s board may not demolish Kennedy Center without warning
Quynh Pham of Washington, and her dog Jay, look at the Kennedy Center which has been fenced off and closed to the public, Thursday, Sept.
Meditatie: Hun Herder en Leidsman
„Vrees niet; Ik ben het, Die leef, en Ik ben dood geweest” (Openbaring 1:17, 18). De heerlijkheid van Christus, die Gods kinderen na dit leven zullen aanschouwen, zal zodanig zijn dat zij hen trekt en aanmoedigt. Want zij zullen niet alleen oneindige majesteit en grootheid zien, maar ook oneindige genade, neerbuigende goedheid, zachtmoedigheid, vriendelijkheid en zoetheid, die Zijn majesteit evenaren.
Judge Says Trump’s Board May Not Demolish Kennedy Center Without Warning
ALSO SEE: Judge Orders Trump to Give 30 Days Notice Before Any Steps to Demolish Kennedy Center Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a federal judge to clarify that the center cannot be torn down after images surfaced of the president reviewing what appeared to be a printout related to its demolition.
What’s next for the Kennedy Center now that it’s closed
Show Caption Hide Caption Trump says Kennedy Center will be ripped down without 'recognition' "I think that the Trump administration should certainly have recognition because frankly, if we don't do that, it's going to close. It'll end up being ripped down." The imposing doors of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are officially closed to the public one day after the center’s board of trustees voted to shut down the venue for at least two years of renovations.
Judge says Trump’s board may not demolish Kennedy Center without warning
Judge says Trump’s board may not demolish Kennedy Center without warning (washingtonpost.com) Judge says Trump’s board may not demolish Kennedy Center without warning By Jonathan Edwards 2026091715380400 A lawmaker challenging President Donald Trump's transformation of the Kennedy Center asked a judge Thursday to make clear that the memorial cannot be unilaterally torn down, pointing to a new photo of Trump reviewing a printout apparently related to its potential demolition.
Trump says Kennedy Center could be ‘ripped down’ without his intervention
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration deserves to have its name recognized at the John F.
Lawmaker requests emergency hearing as Kennedy Center remains closed
The Kennedy Center's decision to immediately close its doors for roughly two years of repairs is facing a new legal challenge Wednesday, escalating the fight over President Donald Trump's transformation of the national cultural institution. Rep.
Trump administration moving ahead with signs outside Smithsonian museum
The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to comply with President Donald Trump’s order to install signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that would warn visitors about what the White House has called ideological bias in the institution’s presentation of the nation’s past. The Interior Department is preparing about a dozen signs, expected to cost roughly $7,000 apiece, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum disclosed in a Sept. 3 letter to Sen.
What’s next for the Kennedy Center now that it’s closed
What’s next for the Kennedy Center now that it’s closed (washingtonpost.com) What’s next for the Kennedy Center now that it’s closed By Jonathan Edwards; Amy B Wang 2026091621240600 The imposing doors of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are officially closed to the public one day after the center's board of trustees voted to shut down the venue for at least two years of renovations.
Trump says Kennedy Center could be ‘ripped down’ without his intervention
Trump says Kennedy Center could be ‘ripped down’ without his intervention (washingtonpost.com) Trump says Kennedy Center could be ‘ripped down’ without his intervention By Jonathan Edwards; Jade Tran 2026091618280500 President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration deserves to have its name recognized at the John F.
Trump administration moving ahead with signs outside Smithsonian museum
The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to comply with President Donald Trump's order to install signs outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History that would warn visitors about what the White House has called ideological bias in the institution's presentation of the nation's past. The Interior Department is preparing about a dozen signs, expected to cost roughly $7,000 apiece, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum disclosed in a Sept. 3 letter to Sen.
Trump administration moving ahead with signs outside Smithsonian museum
The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to comply with President Donald Trump's order to install signs outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History that would warn visitors about what the White House has called ideological bias in the institution's presentation of the nation's past. The Interior Department is preparing about a dozen signs, expected to cost roughly $7,000 apiece, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum disclosed in a Sept. 3 letter to Sen.
Kennedy Center closes as Trump threatens to stop repairs over naming fight
Skip to Content The consequences became visible within hours. • The Kennedy Center on Tuesday. /Astrid Riecken/For The Washington Post See more Toronto Sun on Google —save as a Preferred Source Don't have an account? Create Account President Donald Trump’s 19-month effort to seize full control of the John F.
Kennedy Center closes as Trump threatens to stop repairs over naming fight
President Donald Trump's 19-month effort to seize full control of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts came to a head Tuesday as its board voted to immediately close the building for a two-year renovation — a roughly $250 million overhaul that Trump publicly threatened to block unless his name is added to the institution.
Kennedy Center prepares to close as Trump threatens to withhold repairs
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts closed to the public Tuesday, hours after its board of trustees, led by President Donald Trump, voted to immediately shut down for two years of renovations. The trustees made the decision as administrators warned that an immediate closure was necessary to avoid endangering people's lives. At about 4:30 p.m., the center shuttered its doors and began kicking people out. A message played over the speakers announcing the closure.
Kennedy Center prepares to close as Trump threatens to withhold repairs
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts closed to the public Tuesday, hours after its board of trustees, led by President Donald Trump, voted to immediately shut down for two years of renovations. The trustees made the decision as administrators warned that an immediate closure was necessary to avoid endangering people’s lives. At about 4:30 p.m., the center shuttered its doors and began kicking people out. A message played over the speakers announcing the closure.
Kennedy Center closes as Trump threatens to stop repairs over naming fight
Kennedy Center closes as Trump threatens to stop repairs over naming fight (washingtonpost.com) Kennedy Center closes as Trump threatens to stop repairs over naming fight By Jonathan Edwards; Grey Battle 2026091517100600 President Donald Trump's 19-month effort to seize full control of the John F.
Skip to Content Center officials are also recommending that the board close its main building immediately, warning that remaining open would endanger lives. • The Kennedy Center, as seen from a boat on the Potomac River on Labor Day, has been at the center of legal disputes. /Matt McClain/FTWP See more Toronto Sun on Google —save as a Preferred Source Don't have an account? Create Account Leaders of the John F.
Meditatie: Zon der gerechtigheid
Voor zonlicht kan het minste vlekje duisternis onmogelijk bestaan. Zo onmogelijk is het ook dat het minste zondevlekje en de minste geestelijke ongelijkvormigheid overblijft bij zo’n gezicht op de geestelijke schoonheid en heerlijkheid van Christus, als de heiligen in de hemel genieten wanneer zij de Zon der gerechtigheid zonder een wolk zullen zien. Zijzelf zullen niet alleen blinken als de zon, maar zijn gelijk kleine zonnen, zonder vlekken.
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Center officials are also recommending that the board close its main building immediately, warning that remaining open would endanger lives. • The Kennedy Center, as seen from a boat on the Potomac River on Labor Day, has been at the center of legal disputes. /Matt McClain/FTWP See more Toronto Sun on Google —save as a Preferred Source Sign In or Create an Account Leaders of the John F.
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Leaders of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, installed by President Donald Trump, say the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and argue that putting the president's name on its facade - and thus ensuring his fundraising efforts - may be the only way to avoid imminent and "certain fiscal collapse," according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Leaders of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, installed by President Donald Trump, say the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and argue that putting the president's name on its facade - and thus ensuring his fundraising efforts - may be the only way to avoid imminent and "certain fiscal collapse," according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Leaders of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, installed by President Donald Trump, say the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and argue that putting the president's name on its facade - and thus ensuring his fundraising efforts - may be the only way to avoid imminent and "certain fiscal collapse," according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
The Kennedy Center, as seen from a boat on the Potomac River on Labor Day, has been at the center of legal disputes. (Matt McClain / For The Washington Post) Leaders of the John F.
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Leaders of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, installed by President Donald Trump, say the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and argue that putting the president’s name on its facade – and thus ensuring his fundraising efforts – may be the only way to avoid imminent and “certain fiscal collapse,” according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Leaders of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, installed by President Donald Trump, say the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and argue that putting the president's name on its facade — and thus ensuring his fundraising efforts — may be the only way to avoid imminent and “certain fiscal collapse,” according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show (washingtonpost.com) Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show By Jonathan Edwards; Travis M. Andrews 2026091322150400 Leaders of the John F.
Smithsonian leadership changes give Trump an opening for control
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Facing historic White House pressure, Smithsonian tells the history of 9/11
Facing historic White House pressure, Smithsonian tells the history of 9/11 (washingtonpost.com) Facing historic White House pressure, Smithsonian tells the history of 9/11 By Jonathan Edwards 2026091110021800 For millions of Americans, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, remain a visceral memory: where they were, what they were doing and how they felt when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and crashed in a Pennsylvania field.
Meditatie: Gods heerlijkheid
In de hemel zien de geesten der volmaakt rechtvaardigen Zijn heerlijkheid. Zij zien de heerlijkheid van de goddelijke natuur, bestaande in de heerlijkheid van Zijn Godheid, de schoonheid van al Zijn volmaaktheden: Zijn grote majesteit, almacht, Zijn oneindige wijsheid, heiligheid en genade. En zij zien de schoonheid van Zijn verheerlijkte menselijke natuur en de heerlijkheid die de Vader Hem gegeven heeft als de Godmens en Middelaar.
Smithsonian leadership changes give Trump an opening for control
Smithsonian leadership changes give Trump an opening for control (washingtonpost.com) Smithsonian leadership changes give Trump an opening for control By Jonathan Edwards 2026090920430500 The coming leadership transition at the Smithsonian Institution will give President Donald Trump his biggest opportunity yet to influence how it tells the story of America. On Tuesday, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G.
Meditatie: Vrede door Christus
Wat kunnen de dingen in de hemelen anders zijn waarvoor vrede gemaakt is door het bloed van Zijn kruis en die door Christus met God verzoend zijn.
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