Gallery unveils official portraits of Obamas
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery staged the unveiling of Barack and Michelle Obama's official portraits. Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, the first African American artists chosen for these commissions, presented bold works that reflect contemporary vision in a traditional setting. Obama spoke of Wiley's precise celebration of overlooked lives, while Michelle Obama praised Sherald's colors and the message for young people of color.
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Leaders push for funds to aid Cedar Rapids flood project
Iowa House member Linda Upmeyer attended a two hour briefing on a federal plan proposing 200 billion in new spending over 10 years for rural infrastructure. Ivanka Trump and cabinet members discussed funding now and potential state matching, with Cedar Rapids needing 78 million from the Corps of Engineers and a 300 to 350 million gap to close. Governor Reynolds praised the rural focus and broadband emphasis while officials warned of bonding implications and tax increases.
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Trump lays out modest infrastructure plan
President Trump frames a $1.5 trillion plan as a starting point that would cut federal funding while urging state and local governments and the private sector to raise spending. Officials warn the plan faces a tough road with possible tax increases and regulatory rollbacks. Republican support mixed. Democrats call it insufficient.
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Sessions brushes past lines on Anglo American heritage
Attorney General Jeff Sessions told police officials that sheriff's offices are a critical part of the Anglo American heritage of law enforcement. A written version shows he intended to say the sheriff is a critical part of our legal heritage, with the remark appearing off the cuff.
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