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The Kennedy Center board voted to append “Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump” to the center’s formal name, two months after a federal judge ordered removal and said any renaming requires congressional approval. Critics, including Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, view the move as an attempt to skirt the court ruling, while the board also approved a two-year renovation closure that had been blocked by the court.
A 2-1 ruling from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals allows work on the White House’s new East Wing ballroom to continue for at least another week (through April 17) while a district judge reviews the legality of moving ahead without explicit Congressional approval. The panel sent the case back to Judge Leon to examine the safety and national-security justifications more closely. Preservation groups argue Congress should weigh in, while the White House contends the upgrades—including security measures—are necessary. The project is roughly 89,000 square feet and is slated for completion in 2028.
A national Quinnipiac poll shows 70% of voters oppose U.S. military action against Iran over the killing of protesters, with 18% in favor and 12% undecided; 70% also say presidents should obtain congressional approval before taking military action, with Democrats and independents largely supporting Congress as a backstop and Republicans more divided.
President Biden is considering legislative proposals to impose term limits and an enforceable code of ethics on Supreme Court justices, as well as a constitutional amendment to limit presidential immunity. These changes would require congressional approval, which is unlikely given the current political landscape.
President Biden has announced the creation of a new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, led by Vice President Kamala Harris. The office's primary responsibilities include expediting the implementation of gun safety measures, coordinating support for survivors and affected communities, identifying new executive actions to reduce gun violence, and expanding partnerships with states and cities. This move comes as Biden aims to address the growing crisis of gun violence through executive action, given the deadlock in Congress on major changes to gun laws.