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Trump administration tells appeals court White House ballroom project must continue

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Trump administration tells appeals court White House ballroom project must continue
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Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., is gearing up for pivotal primaries this month to elect a new delegate to Congress and a new mayor

Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
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Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision

The Kennedy Center in Washington on Thursday ordered staff to remove President Donald Trump’s name from the institution to comply

Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision
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Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a promenade will be built onto the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, the latest in a series of construction projects he has

Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp
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Planning commission seeks more details on Trump’s planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial

The National Capital Planning Commission wants more details on President Donald Trump's proposal for a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. The commission voted Thursday to seek additional information on the planned structure's impact on air navigation and traffic around the area between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery where the 250-foot arch is planned

Planning commission seeks more details on Trump’s planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial
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Trump suggests he won’t take down UFC ‘Claw’ on White House lawn

Trump suggests he won’t take down UFC ‘Claw’ on White House lawn

Trump suggests he won’t take down UFC ‘Claw’ on White House lawn
Election|Political|US|World

Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies

U.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support

Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion

TMZ descends on Washington in a test of whether tabloid tactics can serve the public interest

With spectacle, personality clashes and corruption increasingly defining American politics, it was only a matter of time before TMZ would set its sights on the Beltway.

TMZ descends on Washington in a test of whether tabloid tactics can serve the public interest
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Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due to its connections to President Donald Trump

Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties
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Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
Economy|Environment

FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not

President Donald Trump has claimed that the Obama and Biden administrations spent “hundreds of millions of dollars” to fix the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and alleged that renovations he is currently overseeing will be much more economical

FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations

President Donald Trump took on the role of a small town mayor during his latest Cabinet meeting, spending 10 full minutes describing in great detail the various beautification projects underway around Washington, D.C. He highlighted efforts to fix fountains, power-wash pools and repair brick walkways

Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations
Election|Political|US

John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?

John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?

John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?
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UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
Education|US|World

House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits

The House has rejected a proposal for a new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall

House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill after GOP bans 'biological men' from exhibits
Arts|Economy|Environment

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight

Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight
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Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions

Trump arch moves ahead — but monument loses eight feet and four lions
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House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban

House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban
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Trump’s Washington revamp: The projects reshaping the capital

President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious revamp of Washington, from a $400 million White House ballroom to a 250-foot (76-meter) arch and a new

Trump’s Washington revamp: The projects reshaping the capital
Political

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he has no regrets about his “momentous” vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges five years ago

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat
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Trump says new sculpture garden honoring 250 prominent Americans will rise along the Potomac River

President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River

Trump says new sculpture garden honoring 250 prominent Americans will rise along the Potomac River
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Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

Workers have begun preliminary surveys and testing for a proposed Triumphal Arch sought by President Donald Trump

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington
Arts|World

A nonprofit sues to halt Trump’s 'American flag blue' repaint of the Reflecting Pool

A Washington-based nonprofit is asking a judge to stop the Trump administration from altering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

A nonprofit sues to halt Trump’s 'American flag blue' repaint of the Reflecting Pool
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Press dinner gunman pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump

Press dinner gunman pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump

Press dinner gunman pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump
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President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC

President Donald Trump is making significant changes to the nation's capital as he focuses on renovations and new projects

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC
Political|Sports|World

Trump administration reaches deal with non-profit over DC golf courses

President Donald Trump's administration and a non-profit group that runs Washington, D.C.'s public golf courses reached a deal on Friday under which the

Trump administration reaches deal with non-profit over DC golf courses
Travel

Trump makes surprise visit to see Lincoln Memorial pool renovations

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Trump makes surprise visit to see Lincoln Memorial pool renovations
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Trump drives across Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to inspect new blue coating he's putting on it

President Donald Trump has visited the Lincoln Memorial to see the reflecting pool he's painting in a color he calls “American flag blue.”

Trump drives across Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to inspect new blue coating he's putting on it
Election

Tennessee Republicans advance redistricting map after overnight impasse over new congressional districts

Tennessee Republicans advance redistricting map after overnight impasse over new congressional districts

Tennessee Republicans advance redistricting map after overnight impasse over new congressional districts
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Veterans moved to tears by 11,000 letters during Honor Flight mail call

Veterans moved to tears by 11,000 letters during Honor Flight mail call

Veterans moved to tears by 11,000 letters during Honor Flight mail call
Crime|US|World

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

The U.S.

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House
Economy|Political|World

Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump has called Iraq’s new prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi and invited him to visit Washington once he forms a government

Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington
Crime|US|World

Legal filing raises questions about who shot Secret Service officer at press dinner

A U.S. government court filing on Wednesday raised questions about officials’ initial assertions that a gunman shot a Secret Service officer while allegedly

Legal filing raises questions about who shot Secret Service officer at press dinner
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Cultural groups urge federal judge to block Kennedy Center renovations

Cultural and historic preservation groups are urging a federal judge to block President Donald Trump from renovating the Kennedy Center

Cultural groups urge federal judge to block Kennedy Center renovations
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US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul

A coalition of historic preservation and architecture groups will ask a judge on Wednesday to halt plans by President Donald Trump’s administration

US judge to weigh preservation groups' bid to stop Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul
World

The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship

King Charles III will embrace some of Washington’s most formal ceremonial trappings as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment

The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign

King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign

King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign
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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the shooting

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
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What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s curious rituals

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press
Crime|Interview|Political|US

Trump says shooting suspect didn't come close to ballroom

President Donald Trump said in an interview on Sunday on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing" that the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was

Trump says shooting suspect didn't come close to ballroom
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Acting US attorney general says shooting likely targeted Trump administration officials

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Acting US attorney general says shooting likely targeted Trump administration officials
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Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting

The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises

Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner

President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after an unspecified threat

The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner
Business|Economy

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case

The Federal Reserve's years-long renovation of two historic buildings along the National Mall to be used as part of its headquarters in Washington exploded into political

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?

TMZ is making a splash in Washington, D.C., bringing its Hollywood-style paparazzi tactics to politics

TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
Entertainment

Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner

For the first time as president, Donald Trump is planning to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this weekend

Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner
Political

Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote

A Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would expand the borders of Washington, D.C., and cost Virginia Democratic voters

Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote
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Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover

Officials at the John F.

Kennedy Center officials pledge transparency on renovations after Trump takeover
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Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo

The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai

Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo