Donald Trump plans to display a $400 million Boeing 747-8, gifted by Qatar and outfitted as Air Force One, in his presidential library. However, Democrats in Congress may attempt to block the transfer, and physical challenges of housing the large aircraft in a skyscraper lobby also present significant hurdles.
During a speech at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening in North Dakota, President Trump made a controversial joke about awarding the Medal of Honor to himself and his two sons, referencing a "threesome." He quickly clarified it was a joke, but the incident drew gasps from the audience.
President Trump inadvertently made a risque reference to a "threesome" involving his two eldest sons while attempting to joke about awarding them the country’s highest military honor at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening in North Dakota.
President Trump took his first flight on a retrofitted Boeing 747, a $400 million gift from Qatar, to North Dakota. The aircraft, which joined the Air Force One fleet last month, required extensive taxpayer-funded security upgrades.
President Trump will fly on a new Boeing VC-25B aircraft, gifted by Qatar, for his first trip to North Dakota to tour the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The $400 million jet, featuring a Trump-selected paint scheme, underwent significant upgrades and is expected to be used for future international trips.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a nearly decade-long project, will have its dedication ceremony on Thursday. The event will feature global leaders, artists, and citizens, with performances by Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, and John Legend. Notably, former President Trump will not be in attendance.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opens with a focus on art, featuring works by 30 diverse artists. The $850m privately funded center celebrates African American history and civil rights, contrasting with other presidential libraries and implicitly critiquing Donald Trump's approach to culture.
Barack Obama's Presidential Center in Chicago, a museum-like institution, is set to open. Journalist Marc Pitzke reflects on the center's portrayal of Obama's presidency, contrasting it with the current political climate and noting the absence of criticism.
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell received the JFK Profile in Courage Award for defending the central bank's autonomy. He stressed the importance of institutional independence, warning against political interference in policy decisions.
