Jeff Merkley Seeks to Protect Presidential Memorials From Demolition

Jeff Merkley backed a bill requiring congressional approval before presidential memorials such as the Kennedy Center could be demolished; Mike Lee blocked an effort to advance it.

Center outlets frame the story as a legislative effort to require congressional approval, with later coverage emphasizing Lee’s block. Right-leaning outlets also report the block but foreground the Kennedy Center’s deterioration and supporters’ plans to keep pursuing the measure.