Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument

What happened: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring the Oval Office a national monument, which he says will prevent future presidents from making certain changes to it. Why it matters: Preservation lawyer Greg Werkheiser said the move is legally meaningless because Trump cannot do it, and accused the administration of undermining laws that protect other historic sites. Key numbers: The current Oval Office has existed since the early 1930s, after its conception by President Franklin D Roosevelt. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring the Oval Office a national monument, which he says will prevent future presidents from making certain changes to it.

Preservation lawyer Greg Werkheiser said the move is legally meaningless because Trump cannot do it, and accused the administration of undermining laws that protect other historic sites. Key numbers: The current Oval Office has existed since the early 1930s, after its conception by President Franklin D Roosevelt.