Stories by
Rachel Treisman
Reporter, General Assignment
Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it
Rachel Treisman | Sep 4, 2026, 8:15 PM UTC
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.
Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol HillRachel Treisman | Sep 3, 2026, 7:04 PM UTC
What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National MallRachel Treisman | Aug 21, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
D.C.'s IndyCar race will zoom past museums. Some worry it could harm the art insideRachel Treisman | Aug 20, 2026, 3:18 PM UTC
After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closureRachel Treisman, Scott Detrow | Aug 10, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.
Rachel Treisman | Aug 7, 2026, 6:10 PM UTC
The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations.
Rachel Treisman | Aug 6, 2026, 6:19 PM UTC
Ripple effects: Three people have Reflecting Pool charges dropped after Hearn request
Federal prosecutors moved to drop their case against David Hearn, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for others who were charged.
Rachel Treisman | Aug 3, 2026, 7:33 PM UTC
The Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrations
Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements.
Rachel Treisman | Jul 30, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
Trump allies vote to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees wants to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.
Rachel Treisman | Jul 23, 2026, 8:14 PM UTC