January 30, 2026
The federal government asked a D.C. federal court to toss a lawsuit seeking to stop President Donald Trump from painting a historic building white, saying the president has already agreed to pause his plan until environmental reviews are completed.
November 19, 2025
The Trump administration agreed not to act before the end of the year on a plan by President Donald Trump to coat a historic stone office building in white paint after preservationists sued in federal court last week to stop the proposal.
November 17, 2025
A preservationist law firm filed a lawsuit Friday to stop President Donald Trump from painting over a historic granite office building near the White House, a move it says would permanently alter the structure in violation of government rules.