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A federal judge has approved limited paint tests on the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building — a landmark next to the White House — sparking a heated debate over aesthetics versus preservation. The administration wants to repaint it white, citing the current gray as “really bad,” but critics warn moisture-trapping paint could damage the granite. Though the judge ruled the small-scale, public-blind tests won’t cause irreparable harm, she emphasized close monitoring and demanded updates next week. This is just the first step — the full painting remains off-limits for now, and preservationists argue the President’s push undermines historic protections. The battle over this iconic 19th-century building is far from over, with broader implications for how historic sites are managed nationwide.

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