"Ship happens: President Trump announced the US Navy will build a new class of warship named after...himself. The destroyers, which Trump called "battleships," will cost at least $5 billion apiece, will be part of the Navy's new "Golden Fleet," a name that follows the "Golden Dome" missile defense system Trump has ordered. ( WSJ) The President said he'd "personally be involved in their design, as he's a 'very aesthetic person.' ( Breaking Defense) The ships will carry two weapons systems that the Navy "has spent billions trying and failing to develop prototypes that it can field." ( NYT)"
"Meanwhile, in naming rights: US Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board who says she was muted during a meeting last week when Trump's handpicked board renamed the arts complex for the President-who appointed himself as the board's president and hosted the recent the Kennedy Center Honors-sued the administration, saying the name change was illegal. ( NYT)"
Rain is likely this morning with temperatures rising to a high near 51 and a low near 40 overnight. The Capitals host the Rangers tonight and the Wizards will visit Charlotte. Social contacts include Bluesky and Signal @abeaujon.87, with an email link provided and a morning email newsletter signup available. Music recommendation highlights Kinda Evil described as stoner metal riot girrrl punk; the band plays Pie Shop tonight with Shagwüf, Meerwolff, and Thaylobleu. Playlists of daily music recommendations are on Spotify and Apple Music. Administration news includes President Trump ordering a new class of Navy warship named after himself and a lawsuit over the Kennedy Center renaming.
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