Scharf has made the same argument several times since, a position critics have blasted as absurd because those three steps are so closely linked — & because part of the commission’s duty in reviewing projects is to consider the #preservation of buildings that already exist.

#Trump #law #landmark #EastWing #architecture #environment #UShistory

Scharf responded more than seven weeks‼️ later, telling Turner that #Trump admin officials did not consult with or get the approval of the commission before tearing down the #EastWing. But, he added, they were not required to since the commission’s review process covers only “vertical” construction — not demolition or site preparation.[ridiculous]

#law #landmark #preservation #architecture #environment #UShistory

The communication, obtained by the govt watchdog group Public Citizen, adds to the public understanding of sweeping concerns voiced by members of #Congress, preservationists & others over #transparency & other issues with Trump’s project. A federal judge is weighing a legal challenge to the construction.

#Trump #law #landmark #preservation #EastWing #architecture #environment #UShistory

Turner’s correspondence to Will Scharf, Trump’s staff secretary & chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission, the review cmte with the power to approve or reject the ballroom project, raised questions about #oversight, #transparency & process, including whether the #WhiteHouse had taken steps to preserve #artifacts.

#Trump #law #landmark #preservation #EastWing #architecture #environment #UShistory

“The stark images of the #EastWing demolished in mere days were disturbing to Americans who cherish #preservation of our nation’s #history,” Rep. Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio), co-chair of the congressional #HistoricPreservation Caucus, wrote in an Oct. 24 letter obtained through a #FOIA request….

#Trump #law #landmark #preservation #architecture #environment #UShistory

As #GOP leaders leaped to defend Trump’s decision to tear down the #EastWing of the #WhiteHouse last year, one #Republican lawmaker *privately* warned a senior White House aide that he had “substantial concerns” & demanded answers about how the decision was made.

Admin officials pledged the project would not “interfere” with existing structures, & the public had no warning about the demolition.

#Trump #law #landmark #preservation #architecture #environment #UShistory

They’re so afraid of #Trump siccing his followers on them, they only ever voice opposition in private.

Behind closed-doors #GOP lawmaker questioned ‘disturbing’ #EastWing demolition

Rep. #MichaelTurner, co-chair of the congressional #HistoricPreservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his “substantial concerns” as party leaders publicly backed Trump’s decision.

#law #landmark #preservation #architecture #environment #UShistory
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/24/trump-ballroom-gop-concerns/

GOP lawmaker quietly questioned ‘disturbing’ East Wing demolition

Rep. Michael Turner, co-chair of the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his “substantial concerns.”

The Washington Post
Stop Killing Games campaign offer update on latest EU meeting in livestream from parliament, while emphasising bipartisan MEP support - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/stop-killing-games-campaign-offer-update-on-latest-eu-meeting-in-livestream-from-parliament-while-emphasising-bipartisan-mep-support #Preservation #PC
Stop Killing Games campaign offer update on latest EU meeting in livestream from parliament, while emphasising bipartisan MEP support

The Stop Killing Games campaign have hosted a livestream from the European Parliament in Brussels, following their latest European Commission meeting.

Rock Paper Shotgun

I researched every preservation grant in the United States. 50+ programs. Billions in annual funding. The number I can actually apply for: 3. Combined maximum: $7,000. I need $30K. #preservation #digipres

The system funds buildings, not the people doing the work. If you think this matters, the only way to fund it is directly: https://uncommonephemera.org/donate

¡Os traigo una pequeña joya! ❤️

Llevaba tiempo detrás de este juego, porque lo jugábamos mi hermano y yo de pequeños.

En Internet apenas hay referencias o información sobre él.

Lo comenté con mi padre (que fue quién lo consiguió originalmente) y él lo encontró por Internet y me lo ha regalado.

#retrogaming #abandonware #videojuegos #archive #preservation