American businesswoman and former government official
The Obama Presidential Center has opened to the public amid ongoing scrutiny of its cost, timing and design. A new museum tower and campus provide digital, interactive exhibits and community spaces, while critics and Trump have highlighted the political dimensions of the project.
The Obama Presidential Center has opened on Chicago’s South Side with a star-studded dedication ceremony and performances. Four living former presidents attended the invite-only event; President Donald Trump did not. The $850 million, 19-acre campus will open to the public on Juneteenth and will house a museum, public library branch, athletic facilities and public spaces.
A U.S. judge has ruled the public interest in previously recorded conversations outweighs Biden’s privacy concerns. The recordings and transcripts, obtained during probes into classified documents, have been released to a conservative staffer, with appeals ahead. The decision highlights ongoing scrutiny of Biden’s age and memory, and follows a string of related political and legal developments.