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August 18, 2026
Judge Allows Paint Testing on Historic Landmark Near White House
- U.S. District Judge Dabney L. Friedrich ruled that paint tests can proceed on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
- The testing is part of Trump's $7.5 million plan to repaint the historic structure, which has faced opposition from preservation groups.
- Plaintiffs argued that painting could damage the building, but the judge found no evidence of irreparable harm from the tests.
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- Trump finally secures small victory in one of his DC beautification projectsAug 18, 2026 at 6:19 PM · Independent
- Judge Allows Limited Testing in Trump Plan to Paint Eisenhower Building WhiteAug 18, 2026 at 6:37 PM · NYT
- Judge OKs paint tests for Trump’s Eisenhower Executive Office Building makeoverAug 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM · The Hill