Tagged: Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
Kristin Wright | Sep 20, 2026, 3:05 PM UTC
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.
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Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as TuesdayAnastasia Tsioulcas | Sep 14, 2026, 6:25 PM UTC
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'Hidden tribunals': Immigration court due process in tumult with new locationsXimena Bustillo, Jenna McLaughlin | Sep 4, 2026, 9:11 PM UTC
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Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029Kat Lonsdorf | Jul 14, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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Trump's arch clears another hurdle, setting up a big debate: Do height limits apply?Rachel Treisman | Jul 10, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC
Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery
Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service members, veterans and their relatives are buried.
Rachel Treisman | Jun 10, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC
National Guard has done little to reduce violent crime in D.C., a new study finds
A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks.
Kat Lonsdorf | Jun 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushback
The Commission of Fine Arts gave the arch design its final approval, even though it's missing some visual components. The president said Thursday that he doesn't need approval from Congress.
Rachel Treisman | May 21, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC
Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller.
Anastasia Tsioulcas | Apr 16, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC
Trump touts newly released plans for D.C. triumphal arch
The proposed 250-feet-tall, white-and-gilded monument would stand on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., by the Potomac River.
Chloe Veltman | Apr 11, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC