Renovations
Coverage of Renovations in the Nexus archive.
- How Trump’s Political Agenda Is Shaped by His Own Obsessions
President Trump's political agenda is influenced by his focus on pet projects, including expansive and costly renovations at the White House and other locations in the nation's capital.
- To cool or not to cool: French politicians draw battle lines over aircon
French politicians are divided over air conditioning during a heatwave, with the far-right advocating for it while the left emphasizes building renovations and green spaces as solutions.
- Kennedy Center begins removing President Trump’s name after court deadline
Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center's facade after a court-ordered deadline, with delays caused by thunderstorms prompting a brief extension request. The Kennedy Center, which had Trump appointed as chairman during his second term, faced legal challenges over the name removal, while also disputing a court ruling blocking planned renovations.
- Trump defends revamp of Reflecting Pool: ‘It was a disgusting, garbage strewn dump’
President Trump defended his administration's renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, calling it a 'disgusting, garbage strewn dump' and criticizing media coverage as negative. He claimed the project was completed for a lower cost than previous efforts and accused The New York Times of undermining the work.
- Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center, orders removal of Trump's name
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing during renovations and ruled the institution's board unlawfully added President Trump's name to the building.
- Watch live: Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to replace Powell at Fed, faces confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, faces a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing. Trump selected Warsh in January amid tensions over interest rates and renovations at the central bank.
- DOJ officials attempt to 'tour' the Fed's renovations as probe stalls
DOJ officials are attempting to tour the Federal Reserve's ongoing renovations at the Marriner S. Eccles Building in Washington, DC, as a probe into potential misconduct stalls. Construction continues at the site, indicating progress despite the stalled investigation.