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Gargoyles Guard National Cathedral
Over 100 gargoyles watch Washington, D.C. from the National Cathedral.
Valleynewslive · 1m

Two US cities vote on banning foie gras
Washington, DC and Denver voters will decide whether to ban the sale of force-fed duck liver, reigniting a fierce debate over animal welfare and luxury dining.
Vox · 3m

Omar says raid is Trump's political attack
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of an immigration fraud investigation weeks before midterm elections.
TIME · 2m

Dead Zones: Unplugging in a Connected World
A writer seeks true digital silence but finds it only possible for the privileged few.
Vanity Fair · 3m

KATSEYE's Wildworld Tour Tickets
Last-minute KATSEYE tour tickets available via Vivid Seats and resale markets.
Consequence · 2m

Trump's golf course plan removes 500 trees near National Mall
The National Park Service is cutting trees at East Potomac Golf Links as the Trump administration redesigns the historic course into a championship venue.
Fortune · 1m

Turnstile Free Show for Palestine Sudan Lebanon
Turnstile hosts free D.C. concert to fund humanitarian aid in Palestine, Sudan, and Lebanon.
Pitchfork · 1m

How DC's schools got less segregated by accident
Washington, DC reduced school segregation without making it a goal, by focusing on education reform and attracting new residents. It offers a rare counterpoint to national trends.
Vox · 5m

CBS Confirms Ziva Absence in NCIS Season 24
CBS confirms Ziva David won't return for NCIS season 24, leaving Dinozzo to rebuild his career in DC.
ScreenRant · 1m

USPS Tests Mail Truck Cameras for Community Safety
USPS pilot uses mail trucks to update maps and improve community safety with cameras.
Jalopnik · 1m

Trump and Xi meet amid low expectations
The Chinese leader's first state visit since 2015 emphasised pageantry over substantive trade deals, with both leaders facing domestic pressures.
NPR · 3m

White House approves visitor screening center
The National Capital Planning Commission unanimously approved plans for a new White House Visitor Screening Facility, part of President Trump's White House overhaul.
NBC News · 1m

Apple Maps now links landmarks to Hidden Histories podcasts
Apple has connected select landmarks in five US cities to podcast episodes about their histories within its Maps app.
Engadget · 1m

ND/MN Veterans Honor Flight Day Two
North Dakota and Minnesota veterans reflect on service and loss during Washington D.C. Honor Flight's emotional second day.
Valleynewslive · 1m

Kennedy Center Faces Trump Threat
Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center, a 55-year-old arts landmark.
Valleynewslive · 1m

FBI foils Russian plot to kill Washington dissident
FBI stops Russian assassination attempt on US dissident in DC
New York Post · 1m

Trump's arch becomes a military complex
Trump claims his proposed Triumphal Arch in Washington will house drones and snipers for national security.
ABC News · 1m

Why the sun aligns with city streets twice a year
The equinox creates striking solar alignments in grid-planned U.S. cities, connecting modern urban design to ancient celestial observation.
NPR · 1m

Trump's arch becomes a military complex
Trump says his planned memorial arch near Arlington will double as a drone and sniper base.
Fortune · 1m

Trump demands name on Kennedy Center or blocks renovation
President Trump threatens to halt the Kennedy Center's planned renovation unless a court ruling preventing his name from being added to the building is reversed.
CBS News · 1m

Trump's D.C. arch becomes military complex
President Trump says his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch will house snipers, drones, and weapons for national security.
NPR · 1m

Trump controls the Kennedy Center with few checks left
The president now chairs the board, Congress is silent, and federal agencies aren't pushing back on his plans for the living memorial to JFK.
The Conversation · 2m

Drone sighting halts flights at DC's Reagan National
Two pilots reported an unauthorized drone near a runway, forcing a 20-minute pause in departures at one of America's most restricted airports.
ABC7 New York · 1m

Hundreds form human chain to save Kennedy Center from Trump
Activists demand Trump's removal as Kennedy Center chairman after he threatens to demolish the presidential memorial.
ABC News · 1m · 5 views

Streisand blasts Trump's Kennedy Center power play
The legendary singer condemns the president's attempt to rename the cultural institution after himself as an act of unchecked ego.
Billboard · 1m

Trump threatens Kennedy Center over naming dispute
After a judge blocked his name from the building's facade, the president threatened to tear it down and withheld $270 million in renovation funds.
Mother Jones · 1m

Trump wants to dip Iwo Jima memorial in gold
The president posted an image of the iconic war memorial coated in gold, sparking outrage from veterans.
Rolling Stone · 1m

Kennedy Center faces demolition threat under Trump
A federal judge orders a 30-day notice requirement after Trump suggests tearing down the iconic DC performing arts venue.
BBC News · 1m

Trump's arch becomes a military complex
Trump rebranded his D.C. monument as national security infrastructure, echoing a strategy used for the White House ballroom.
TIME · 3m

9 restaurants to obsess over this fall
From Andy Baraghani's debut to Daniel Humm's casual West Village spot, here's where to eat next.
Bon Appétit · 2m

Trump's Kennedy Center power play turns legal
A federal judge orders advance notice of any demolition after Trump threatens to tear down the landmark unless his name is added.
CNBC · 2m

FAA bets $875M on AI to fix air traffic chaos
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching an AI system to help overwhelmed air traffic controllers manage flights more safely.
TechCrunch · 1m

Trump's building spree is really about legacy
Trump is reshaping Washington DC with monuments to himself because he believes physical structures will outlast any legislation.
Vox · 3m

Trump's 250-foot arch will damage Arlington landscape
The administration admits the triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery will harm the historic site, but says the damage cannot be avoided.
ABC News · 2m

Trump's war on the Kennedy Center
The president demands his name on a national landmark, threatens to demolish it, and courts are struggling to stop him.
Slate Magazine · 2m

Trump spends $84K on signs attacking Smithsonian
The administration is using taxpayer money to install signs accusing the Smithsonian of bias, escalating a culture war over how America's history is told.
Rolling Stone · 1m

Trump's arch becomes military command post
Trump's planned triumphal arch in DC will now house drones, snipers, and ammunition storage for national security.
BBC News · 1m

Trump's arch will be a military weapons complex
The president claims his new 250ft triumphal arch in DC will store ammunition and house sniper facilities.
the Guardian · 1m

FAA deploys AI to run air traffic control
The Federal Aviation Administration is spending $875 million on an AI system to manage US airspace, starting with Washington DC this week.
Futurism · 1m

Trump demands Kennedy Center recognition or threatens closure
After a judge blocked his name from the building, Trump says the center will close or be demolished without his administration's recognition.
ABC News · 1m

FAA deploys $875M AI tool to untangle air traffic
The SMART system will help manage congestion above Washington, DC, before rolling out nationwide, but the stakes are high as the agency grapples with a decades-long controller shortage.
Ars Technica · 2m

Trump plans warning signs at Smithsonian museums
The administration will post a dozen signs at Washington museums claiming they push 'radical ideologies' instead of telling America's story accurately.
NPR · 1m · 5 views

Trump's arch becomes a military weapon
The president wants his DC monument to house drones, snipers, and massive weapons stores.
Mother Jones · 1m
I commute NYC to DC twice weekly on Amtrak
A 26-year-old publisher figured out how to keep her New York life while taking a dream job in Washington, DC.
Business Insider · 1m

Judge orders Trump to explain Kennedy Center closure
A federal judge demands answers after Trump shuts down the performing arts venue, defying a prior court order.
CNBC · 1m

Maryland theater reacts to Kennedy Center closure
Local artists and leaders grapple with the shutdown of the national performing arts center that shaped their careers.
The Banner · 2m

Trump's arch becomes military drone complex
Trump pivots his Washington monument plan to house drones and snipers, citing national security.
NBC News · 1m

Trump's Washington hostage crisis
From the Kennedy Center to the Lincoln Memorial, Trump's renovation promises have become threats and closures.
Mother Jones · 1m

The new status symbols of Trump's Washington
Custom Rolexes, $500,000 club memberships, and private jets define power in the richest administration in history.
Vanity Fair · 3m

Kennedy Center closes amid Trump name battle
A federal judge blocked Trump's name on the venue as the board voted to shut it down for emergency renovations.
Billboard · 1m · 1 like

Judge blocks Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center without notice
A federal judge ordered 30 days' notice before any demolition after Trump threatened to tear down the national arts complex.
the Guardian · 1m

The Politicization of 'DEI' Bike Lanes
How a simple piece of infrastructure became a flashpoint in America's culture wars.
TIME · 2m

Crash families press Congress on ROTOR Act
Victims’ families want aircraft warning tech mandated after a deadly D.C. midair crash.
Valleynewslive · 1m

Trump escalates Kennedy Center name fight
A judge blocked Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center facade, and Trump answered with a threat to keep the building closed.
Malay Mail · 1m

Why the Kennedy Center is going dark for two years
A falling ceiling, a lost naming fight and bankruptcy warnings pushed trustees to shut the main building until 2028.
TIME · 4m

Trump's board just shut the Kennedy Center
Hours after a judge blocked the renaming, trustees voted to close the Kennedy Center outright, and the president reportedly screamed at a congresswoman on the call.
Dailymail · 3m

Kennedy Center Goes Dark
Hours after a judge blocked Trump's name from the building, the board voted to close it immediately.
Variety · 1m

Kennedy Center board votes to shut down
A judge blocked Trump's name from the facade, and hours later the board voted to close the doors.
New York Post · 1m

Kennedy Center shuts its main hall
The board pulled the plug on the Kennedy Center's main building hours after a judge blocked Trump naming plans.
Fox News · 1m

The Kennedy Center says the money has run out
America's national cultural center says bankruptcy is close and the doors could shut within days.
NPR · 1m