Trump Designates Oval Office as National Monument
US President Donald Trump has designated the Oval Office as a national monument. Critics say he is ignoring voter concerns about the Iran war and affordability, and is focusing instead on construction and renovation projects in Washington, ahead of the midterm elections.
Context
Context: The Oval Office is the president's workspace in the White House, Washington. Presidents can name national monuments under the Antiquities Act of 1906, which protects sites of historic value.
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