Coverage dated November 5, 2026

AP Briefs: Trump focuses on beautifying Washington as Republicans reckon with midterm losses

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President Donald Trump seems more concerned with his Washington beautification projects than his party’s midterm election wipeout. Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday that he said will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, both of which he redesigned.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
The Latest: Trump focuses on beautifying Washington as Republicans reckon with midterm losses (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Nov 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump seems more concerned with his Washington beautification projects than his party’s midterm election wipeout
InDepthNH
AP Briefs: Trump focuses on beautifying Washington as Republicans reckon with midterm losses (opens InDepthNH)
Published Nov 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump seems more concerned with his Washington beautification projects than his party’s midterm election wipeout. Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday that he said will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, both of which he redesigned.

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