A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration may proceed with plans to apply a coat of white paint to the exterior of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The project, which involves the historic building located adjacent to the White House, has been a subject of administrative planning and legal review.

According to a White House official, the cost of the exterior renovation is estimated to be at least $7.5 million. The project has faced scrutiny regarding the preservation of the building's original aesthetic versus the administration's desire for a uniform appearance near the White House complex. While the court has now authorized the work to move forward, the decision marks a significant step in the administration's efforts to alter the appearance of the landmark. The ruling effectively clears the legal hurdles that had previously stalled the project, allowing the administration to initiate the painting process as intended.