August 18, 2026 · White House complex / Historic preservation / Federal court
Judge allows limited paint tests on Eisenhower Executive Office Building while broader challenge continues
A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to conduct limited paint tests on the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building, finding the challengers had not shown irreparable harm from the small test areas. The ruling does not authorize the full repainting project or resolve the larger dispute over authority, preservation review, or whether the building should be painted.
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