Articles tagged: Washington DC

Canadian woman jailed over ricin letter sent to Trump in White House

Pascale Ferrier had pleaded guilty to violating biological weapons prohibitions in letters sent to Mr Trump and to police officials in Texas.

Trump administration official shot in DC carjacking spree

A former Trump administration official is in critical condition after being shot in an attempted carjacking in downtown Washington, D.C., earlier this week, a spokesperson for his family confirmed to The Hill. Mike Gill, a married father of three who worked at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission during former President Trump’s White House tenure,…

The Fourth of July is a temporary suspension of normality for the US. Nobody mentions Trump or Biden

Crowds gather in Washington for fireworks. Patriotism is in the air. This is a time for barbecues, marching bands and and eating contests

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger to speak at the DNC

Former Republican Illinois U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who has become a pariah among many in Donald Trump's GOP, is scheduled to take the stage after 9 p.m. Thursday on the closing night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Trump’s protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

President Donald Trump's warning that protesters of Saturday's US military parade in Washington, DC, will be met with "very heavy force" threatens to chill speech and underscores the need for protesters to take precautions around digital surveillance, privacy…

Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump’s military parade party

The US taxpayer is going to be on the hook for all the soldiers, tanks, and planes that appear in Donald Trump's military parade. But several major tech companies are paying for the festivities along the parade route. According to recent statements from Ameri…

Melania Trump, Usha Vance, and Cheryl Hines took different approaches to the same outfit for their Kennedy Center appearance

Melania Trump, Usha Vance, and Cheryl Hines attended the opening night of "Les Misérables" alongside their husbands. They all wore similar outfits.

By the numbers: A look at the Army's 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

In a few days, the nation's capital will host its largest military parade in more than three decades. We look at some numbers behind the celebration and the key historical moments leading up to it.

What To Know About Trump’s Military Parade

Amidst protests and national unrest, the June 14 parade is poised to be one of the most polarizing public events in D.C. in years.

Trump's military parade: What to know about the Army anniversary event

A massive military parade is set to bring thousands to Washington, D.C., to mark the Army's 250th birthday on June 14.

A Parade of Ignorance

President Trump is sending tanks rolling through the streets of the capital not to honor service, but to celebrate power.

A Bunch Of Drag Queens Got The Opposite Reaction To Trump At The Kennedy Center

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Trump’s Parade Can’t Cover Up How He Made America Weaker

From Los Angeles to Gaza, Jane Harman explains how President Donald Trump has made the U.S. less secure at home and abroad.

Barred from military, transgender Navy pilot reflects on 'patriotism' ahead of parade

Ahead of President Trump's military parade, a transgender service member who was barred from the military, reflects on "patriotism" and her fight against the ban.

'No Kings Day' Organizer Ezra Levin Talks Peaceful Protests, Avoiding D.C. Parade

While President Trump’s busy throwing himself a flashy, taxpayer-funded birthday blowout on Saturday in Washington, D.C., a totally different kind of party's popping off across America -- and spoiler, no cake, says one political activist ... and No Kings.

Photos show the US Army's 250th anniversary parade held on Trump's birthday

The US Army held a parade in Washington, DC, for its 250th anniversary on Saturday. It was also President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

WATCH: Fireworks close out the 250th anniversary of the armed services DC parade

The military parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. armed services ended with a massive fireworks display.

President Trump Announces Special Change To White House

President Donald Trump has officially made changes to the White House grounds. Well before Trump assumed office in 2017, presidents always had their say on...

Trump expands White House with Rose Garden overhaul, $200m ballroom

$200M event hall and redesigned Rose Garden spark debate over tradition vs. transformation

Tensions grow as Trump and Washington, D.C. officials fight over police authority

Tension in the nation's capital escalated over the question of who controls the city's police department after Washington, D.C.'s Attorney General sued over the White House's bid for full control.

WATCH: Washington, DC officials clear out homeless encampments

President Trump vowed this week to rid Washington, D.C. of homeless encampments, issuing a warning that the "homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY."

Trump's 'safe and beautiful' move against DC homeless camps looks like ugliness to those targeted

Ms. Jay didn't wait for the authorities to come before packing her tent and carrying what belongings she could across Pennsylvania Avenue on her way to...

European leaders to shore up Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for DC talks with Trump

Ukraine and its European allies have criticised Putin's stance on the war after the Alaska summit as a way to buy time.

Trump And Zelenskyy Set For High-Stakes White House Meeting Monday: Here’s What To Know

Leaders from the EU and NATO will join the Ukrainian president at the White House.

Zelensky and allies head to White House for Ukraine talks

European leaders will join Zelensky as he attends a crunch meeting with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Zelensky heads to White House with European leaders for Ukraine talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit the White House on Monday, days after President Donald Trump warmly received Russian President...

Are US security guarantees enough to end the war in Ukraine?

European leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, DC for talks.

DC area restaurants lose patrons as police takeover leads to drop in reservations...

Fewer people made seated reservations at restaurants in DC this past week than in any state, compared to the same time last year

Trump's Body Language During Zelenskyy Visit Spoke Volumes, Experts Say

The Ukrainian president met with Donald Trump at the White House, and experts think there's a lot to take away from their interactions.

Why the DOJ is looking into DC crime stats

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: As President Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington, DC…

Why did Trump deploy the National Guard in Washington, DC?

Trump deployed National Guard troops in Washington, DC, citing crime, even as city data shows rates have been falling.

You can now carry rifles, shotguns in DC without facing charges...

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., will no longer seek felony charges for carrying rifles or shotguns. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro cites Supreme Court rulings and constitutional rights in line with Trump’s law enforcement push.

WATCH: President Trump visits police and military in DC as he touts anti-crime push

D.C., on Thursday to oversee the surge in federal law enforcement and National Guard responding to what he says is a crime emergency.

'Biggest event in sport' - Trump says Washington to host 2026 World Cup draw

The draw for the 2026 men's World Cup will take place in Washington this December, US President Donald Trump has announced.

DC students head back to school amid Trump's law enforcement surge

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said students in the capital will not be aided by the presence of National Guard troops as children return to school this week.

Washington, DC residents press Congress to end Trump's federal law enforcement surge

Some Washington, D.C. residents fanned out across the halls of Congress on Thursday, urging lawmakers to end Trump's federal law enforcement surge.

Trump admin live updates: Trump to meet with Netanyahu at White House

President Donald Trump is scheduled on Monday to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House.

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Some DC residents, wary of Trump's motives, uneasily back parts of the National Guard deployment

For the Washington, D.C., contingent of the National Guard deployed to the nation's capital, it marked their 119th beautification project since the unit was ...

Washington, DC, shooting: Does US view 77,000 Afghans as potential threats?

Two National Guard members are shot near the White House. The suspect, identified as an Afghan national, is in custody.

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing

WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C...

IndyCar Confirms Discussions With President Trump For Washington Race

The Department of Transportation and President Trump are actively pursuing an IndyCar Series street race as part of the America250 Celebration, IndyCar has confirmed.

New renderings released for Trump's proposed 'triumphal arch'

New rendering were released Friday for the 250-foot-tall 'triumphal arch" President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.

Crews roll out blue coating on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Photos show the massive pool emptied of water, its concrete floor exposed as crews methodically spread the coating across large sections of the basin.

Trump Says Reflecting Pool Renovations Are ‘Ahead Of Schedule’ After Report Suggests Delay

A New York Times report this week cited government documents that acknowledged the renovations may not be completed on schedule.

"Arc de Trump" design approved for Washington DC

A monumental triumphal arch with a neoclassical structure devised by Atlanta-based studio Harrison Design has been approved for Washington DC, USA, by the Commission of Fine Arts. The US Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), which reviews projects in the capital cit…

President announces plan to build 'Trump Promenade' at Lincoln Memorial

Trump says Reflecting Pool work is done and it's set to be filled with water

President Donald Trump says the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is complete

Trump announces plan to add 'promenade' to Lincoln Memorial

President Donald Trump announced his administration intends to build a "promenade" to connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River.

I went to see the renovated Reflecting Pool. Here's what I noticed

Over a month after the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations began, the monument is still reflected in the water.

Before-and-after satellite photos show Trump's changes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC

The Trump administration renovated the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. The changes are visible from space.

Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?

The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.

The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from t...

Newly Renovated Reflecting Pool Already Falling Apart; Paint Peeling!

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Why Washington’s reflecting pool has gone from ‘US blue’ to algae green

Donald Trump, who spent $14m relining the iconic pool, claims it has been vandalised by 'radical left lunatics'.

'Permanent repair' to Reflecting Pool to come around July 4, Trump says

President Donald Trump the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained again for "permanent repair" around the Fourth of July.

Is It Really So Bad That Donald Trump Is Trying to Make Washington D.C. Look Like Paris?

People are furious, and the projects are real. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained and coated in “American flag blue,” only to bloom with algae and shed pieces of its new liner shortly after reopening.

Trump Claims Reflecting Pool Now In ‘Full Use’

The president also claimed a major renovation to one of D.C.’s public golf courses would begin in September.

Trump’s State Fair Shuts Down Temporarily As Extreme Heat Derails July 4th Events

The president has promised to deliver a “really long” speech Saturday no matter how hot it is.

Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in the nation's capital is getting another review

President Donald Trump's plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation's capital is getting another review from the federal commission whose approval...

As Trump’s D.C. arch gets another review, officials are asking for these design changes

President Donald Trump’s plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation’s capital is getting another review from the federal commission whose approval he needs, but the agency’s staff says the project should be revised before it gets the go-ahead.The Na…

Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp

Crews are again draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as President Donald Trump’s problem-plagued efforts to revamp the waterway pushes well past his...

Trump's D.C. reflecting pool drained — again — as renovation troubles continue

Crews are again draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as President Donald Trump’s problem-plagued effort to revamp the waterway pushes well past his initial goal of having it ready by July 4 to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.