They should let me run the Chrysler Building.

Happening in the World: The Kremlin has accused France of being discriminatory for not granting visas to two Russian journalists. France has dismissed this claim, stating that this is actually a reciprocal measure. To retaliate, Russia did not renew accreditation for Le Monde’s correspondent in Moscow, causing the French foreign ministry to reexamine the situation. (Reuters)

Happening in the US: Chairwoman of the Federal Elections Committee, Ellen L. Weintraub, posted a short letter on social media yesterday from President Trump, stating that she was “hereby removed” from her position. Because an FEC commissioner is only removed after the president nominates a replacement and the Senate confirms that replacement, Ms. Weintraub said in an interview that she does not see this letter as legally valid because a successor was not named in the letter. (NYTimes)

Happening in NYC: A court battle over NYC’s iconic Chrysler Building leaves it in the hands of a new landlord. Cooper Union, the university that owns the building, took the real estate company R&S Chrysler, who leased the building, to court and urged a judge to kick them out for failing to pay $21 million in rent. Cooper Union won, which means they are now responsible for leasing out all 77 floors and collecting rent from tenants. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: The Harriman Institute is holding a Director’s Seminar from 12 to 1:30 pm today about the ecology of the Black Sea. The evolution of the Black Sea will be discussed through the history of fishing and the seminar will explore six kinds of animals. The event will occur in the International Affairs Building. Registration is required.

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