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fromFuturism
3 hours ago

Engineer Says It's Time to Rebuild the Twin Towers as Giant Data Centers With Anti-Aircraft Lasers on the Roof

A proposal aims to rebuild the Twin Towers in Chicago as advanced data centers with enhanced safety features and STEM laboratories.
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fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

Opinion: Lessons from a bad weather forecast

Meteorologists overestimated a storm's severity in Washington, D.C., leading to widespread panic and preparations that ultimately proved unnecessary.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Oh! He Did?' Trump Finds Out Chuck Norris Died Live On Air From Reporter

President Trump expressed surprise upon learning of Chuck Norris's death, stating, 'Oh! He did? ... He was a great guy. He was a really good, tough cookie.'
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

The White House's security checkpoint is getting a modern makeover-if Trump's design team allows it

A modern, subterranean security screening facility is proposed for the White House to improve visitor experience and security efficiency.
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fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Trump's federal AI policy framework aims to undercut state laws

The White House aims to establish a federal AI framework to prevent fragmented state regulations from solidifying.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US veteran charged with conspiracy' over ICE protest refuses to plead guilty

A US veteran faces conspiracy charges for protesting against ICE, asserting his right to protest as a fundamental American value.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

NBA champion Thunder won't visit White House due to 'timing' issue

The Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their road trip due to timing issues.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Trump issues executive order to protect Army-Navy broadcast

President Trump issued an executive order to prevent postseason college football games from airing during the Army-Navy matchup.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Hand-Picked Trump Panel OKs Putting Him on Gold Coin, in Unprecedented Move for Living Presidents

A federal panel approved a design for a gold coin featuring President Trump, a rare move for a sitting president.
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fromBreaking Defense
2 days ago

Hegseth confirms potential $200 billion request for Iran operations, but figure 'could move' - Breaking Defense

Pentagon plans to request $200 billion for operations in Iran and to replenish munitions stockpiles.
fromRiggo's Rag
1 day ago

Commanders' miss on dream WR target hurts even more after new details emerge

According to sources with knowledge of the team's thinking, Washington would have pursued Indianapolis wideout Alec Pierce had he not opted to stay with Indianapolis before the legal negotiating period began. One source with knowledge of the situation said Pierce "absolutely" would have signed with the Commanders if free.
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fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 days ago

Drones Spotted Near Pete Hegseth's House; Energy Prices Soar, Too; Fewer Drum Circles Likely at DC Park This Summer - Washingtonian

Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gas field, prompting Iranian retaliation against Middle Eastern oil and gas facilities, causing energy prices to surge and gas prices to reach their highest levels since Hurricane Katrina.
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fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Advocates Get D.C. Mayor To Release Buried Report On The Potential Benefits Of Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog USA

Washington D.C.'s delayed congestion pricing report projects 11% traffic reduction, 30% transit increase, and $667 million in revenue, yet Mayor Bowser refuses implementation despite legal mandate to release findings.
#kennedy-center-renovation
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fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

An Elegy for the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center will close for a two-year renovation under Trump's plan, with vague details about structural changes raising concerns about the modernist building's preservation.
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fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trump reveals GOP congressman's 'terminal' medical diagnosis at Kennedy Center meeting

Trump administration plans a two-year renovation of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, closing it after July 4 celebrations, claiming to rescue the neglected federally chartered institution from financial mismanagement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations

The Kennedy Center board unanimously approved a $257 million two-year renovation project initiated by Trump, temporarily closing the arts institution starting after July Independence Day celebrations.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

D.C.'s hottest ticket: Trump's UFC fight night

Trump is hosting UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn during his birthday and Flag Day, with limited VIP tickets creating high demand among Republican operatives and donors seeking access.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 days ago

City Condos and a Suburban Townhouse: Three Must-See DC Area Open Houses This Weekend - Washingtonian

This recently-renovated condo offers a rare, grassy view of Meridian Park and is one of only eight units in the building. Complete with two beds, two baths, in-unit laundry, a single-car garage, and a private deck in the main bedroom. Amenities include stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout the home, a gas fireplace, and several large, double-paned windows that allow natural light into the space.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump's lunch for his biggest memecoin holders is going ahead. One attendee plans to come back despite 'Walmart steak' at previous meal | Fortune

In May 2025, the top 220 holders of Trump's memecoin-launched just days before his inauguration in January 2025-attended a dinner held at the Trump family's Virginia golf club. The President himself appeared and spoke briefly to the audience. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, called the dinner a blatant pay-for-access scheme.
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fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Even A George W. Bush Judge Thinks This White House Argument Is Ridiculous - Above the Law

A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's argument that demolishing the White House East Wing to build a $400 million ballroom constitutes a mere alteration, expressing exasperation with the government's legal position.
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Bright Lights, Big Problem

I don't know how many of you drive and how often, but I will tell you there is a plague in this country of headlight brightness. It is shockingly bright. If you look back to halogen lightbulbs, you're reaching somewhere around 700 to 1,200 lumens. New LED technology - these sons of bitches get to, like, 12,000 lumens.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Everything you need to know about seeing the cherry blossoms in D.C.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival at Washington D.C.'s Tidal Basin attracts 1.6 million visitors annually, with peak bloom lasting only one to two weeks during spring.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

USPS warns it may not make it to 2027 without changes-starting with pricier stamps

USPS faces insolvency within 12 months without operational flexibility, pricing increases, and expanded borrowing authority to address 104 billion pieces of lost annual mail volume since 2006.
fromAxios
2 days ago

Hegseth on seeking $200 billion for Iran war: "That number could move"

Obviously it takes money to kill bad guys, so we're going back to Congress and our folks there to ensure that we're properly funded for what's been done, for what we may have to do in the future, ensure that our ammunition is refilled, and not just refilled, but above and beyond.
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fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

This West Coast City Is Home to Some of the Nation's Most Beautiful Lilac Blooms Each Spring

Spokane, Washington, earned the nickname 'Lilac City' and hosts an annual festival celebrating over 100 lilac cultivars in one of the West's most important lilac gardens.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth and Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair prompted White House officials to consider relocating Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Secretary Rubio, though they ultimately remained in place.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Washington state has no income tax. It just passed one for millionaires that could be a model for other states

Washington state will implement a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million starting January 1, 2028, potentially raising $4 billion annually for education and tax credits.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Train Rides in the Pacific Northwest-With Retro Cars and Clear Mount Rainier Views

We run on the Tacoma and Eastern rail line. Beginning in 1906, that's what people used to take to get to the entrance of the national park at Ashford, Washington. From there, they'd take stagecoaches up to Paradise Inn.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran war: What's the Jones Act, and why has Trump suspended it for 60 days?

The Jones Act, formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, was passed by Congress to rebuild the United States's shipping industry after German U-boats devastated the country's merchant fleet during World War I. At its core, the act requires that any ship transporting goods or passengers between US ports must be built in the US, owned by US citizens and crewed primarily by Americans.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

DHS Contractors Were Asked to Pay Corey Lewandowski Success' Fees: Report

DHS contractors expressed concerns about requests to pay Corey Lewandowski while he worked at the department, with tensions arising between Lewandowski and GEO Group founder George Zoley over compensation arrangements.
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fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 days ago

Tulsi Gabbard's "No War With Iran" Shirts Might Backfire Today, VOA Employees Ordered Back to Work, Maryland Gives the World a Trombone Emoji - Washingtonian

Iran attacked Tel Aviv killing two people in retaliation; Israel struck Beirut; the US bombed missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz; a National Counterterrorism Center director resigned opposing potential war with Iran.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

Polymarket is opening a bar where you can drink and watch the world unravel in real time

A Washington D.C. bar called the Situation Room opens this weekend, themed around the viral "monitoring the situation" meme, featuring live news feeds, flight radar, Bloomberg terminals, and prediction market screens instead of sports broadcasts.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

What Caused the D.C. Sewer Disaster

A major sewer pipe collapse in Washington, D.C. caused one of the worst raw-sewage spills in U.S. history, potentially linked to a design flaw from the 1960s involving boulder fill that may affect other sections of the pipeline.
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fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Governments' website accessibility deadline is fast approaching

Government websites with populations of 50,000+ must comply with federal disability accessibility standards by April 30, following Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Judge Isn't Buying White House's 'Brazen' Ballroom Defense

Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, accused the administration of offering "shifting" arguments for why the $400 million project is not subject to congressional oversight. DoJ lawyers have argued that the project is covered by a federal law that allows the president "to undertake 'alteration' and 'improvement' of the White House, 'as the President may determine.'"
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fromQueerty
3 days ago

A masterclass in backfiring: Ric Grenell gets publicly owned by journalist he tried to trash - Queerty

Richard Grenell's attempt to insult a New York Times reporter backfired after the Kennedy Center experienced turmoil under Trump administration leadership, leading to its closure for renovations.
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Polymarket launches Situation Room bar in Washington

Polymarket announced on X that the grand opening is scheduled for Friday, positioning the launch as both a gathering place and a live window into world events. The company describes the spot as 'the world's first bar dedicated to monitoring the situation,' and plans to fill it with the same information streams traders follow online. Inside, guests will see walls of screens carrying social media feeds, flight tracking maps, Bloomberg terminals, and dashboards showing live prediction market odds.
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fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

President Trump pays respects to 6 US service members killed in crash of refueling plane in Iraq

President Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for six U.S. Air Force service members killed in a KC-135 refueling aircraft crash in Iraq.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

US: Judge orders VOA employees to be reinstated

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate over 1,000 Voice of America employees and resume operations after ruling the layoffs unlawful.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to ban Trump and U.S. government officials from international sporting events for not paying their dues | Fortune

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a rule to bar U.S. government officials, including President Trump, from attending major international sporting events in response to unpaid dues and disputes over doping case handling.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Border Wall Is Back

Trump's administration is rapidly constructing border wall sections through Arizona's Coronado National Memorial, demolishing mountainous terrain and threatening one of the last undeveloped U.S.-Mexico border regions with $46.5 billion in allocated funding.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: U.S. showing class at WBC no matter how the White House might react to a title

Sports teach valuable lessons about teamwork and selflessness, but White House celebrations risk undermining these values through divisive rhetoric and AI-generated misinformation.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Who Will Apologize for D.C.'s Tornado Bust?

Meteorologists publicly apologized for overstating tornado threat to Washington D.C., highlighting how social media incentivizes dramatic weather forecasting and sensationalized apologies.
#st-patricks-day
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Taoiseach defends UK's Keir Starmer as an 'earnest, sound person' to Trump in Oval Office meeting

Vice President JD Vance wore shamrock socks to honor Taoiseach Micheal Martin during St Patrick's Day celebrations and breakfast in Washington DC.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'The Irish position has always been to resolve conflict' - Taoiseach tells Trump in Oval Office meeting

Vice President JD Vance wore shamrock socks to honor Taoiseach Micheal Martin during St Patrick's Day celebrations and breakfast in Washington DC.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Taoiseach defends UK's Keir Starmer as an 'earnest, sound person' to Trump in Oval Office meeting

Vice President JD Vance wore shamrock socks to honor Taoiseach Micheal Martin during St Patrick's Day celebrations and breakfast in Washington DC.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'The Irish position has always been to resolve conflict' - Taoiseach tells Trump in Oval Office meeting

Vice President JD Vance wore shamrock socks to honor Taoiseach Micheal Martin during St Patrick's Day celebrations and breakfast in Washington DC.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
4 days ago

The Broken Sewer Line That Filled The Potomac River With Poop Has Been Repaired. What Happens Next? - Washingtonian

After 55 days of construction, which involved enough gravel to cover four football fields and enough fuel to power a dozen homes for a whole year, the pipe is once again funneling sewage from Fairfax and Loudoun Counties to the Blue Plains Advanced Water Treatment Plant in Southwest DC.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?

Trump administration convenes major defense contractors to address production capacity concerns amid intensifying Iran conflict and depleted US missile stockpiles.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This 1,146-mile Train Ride Is One of the Best Ways to See the U.S.-With Historic Landmarks and Shenandoah Valley Views

The Cardinal has unforgettable views of the Southeast's stunning natural beauty. You'll see gently rolling horse country, the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, and the wild white-water rivers of West Virginia, as they can only be seen by train.
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fromEsquire
4 days ago

Trump's Blanket January 6 Pardon Could Be Applied to Completely Unrelated Crimes

Lawyers argue that a pipe bomb suspect's charges should be dismissed under Trump's January 6 clemency, claiming the alleged conduct is connected to Capitol events.
#white-house-architecture
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Trump's design appointee wants to change the White House columns to be more ornate

The Commission of Fine Arts chair proposed replacing the White House's Ionic columns with Corinthian columns to match the Capitol and Supreme Court, though the White House has no plans to implement this change.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Official Proposes Replacing 200-Year Old White House Columns

A Trump administration official proposes replacing the White House's 200-year-old Ionic columns with Corinthian columns to match the Capitol and Supreme Court.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Trump's design appointee wants to change the White House columns to be more ornate

The Commission of Fine Arts chair proposed replacing the White House's Ionic columns with Corinthian columns to match the Capitol and Supreme Court, though the White House has no plans to implement this change.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Official Proposes Replacing 200-Year Old White House Columns

A Trump administration official proposes replacing the White House's 200-year-old Ionic columns with Corinthian columns to match the Capitol and Supreme Court.
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fromVulture
4 days ago

Trump Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close for Two-Year Makeover

The Kennedy Center's board unanimously approved a two-year shutdown beginning July 4 and replaced its CEO, with Trump announcing plans for a major renovation and grand reopening.
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fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

It's Official: These Are The 33 Best Places to Live in the US

U.S. News & World Report's latest ranking of best U.S. cities emphasizes suburbs over major metropolises, with Johns Creek, Georgia leading due to job market strength, affordable housing, and mild climate.
#trump-administration
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What's Trump's Phone Number Worth?

President Trump's personal phone number has become a highly sought commodity, with CEOs and crypto investors offering money for access, while journalists trade contact information to obtain it, creating operational chaos for the White House.
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fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
5 days ago

Severe Storms Possible Today, Trump Removes Loyalist Who Served as the Kennedy Center's President, and Iran War Enters Week 3 - Washingtonian

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible today after 2 PM with heavy rain and damaging winds, followed by a sharp temperature drop from 73°F to 31°F overnight as a cold front arrives.
#kennedy-center-leadership
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
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Exiting gay Trump toady claims he "fixed" Kennedy Center as it prepares for 2-year shut down - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Exiting gay Trump toady claims he "fixed" Kennedy Center as it prepares for 2-year shut down - LGBTQ Nation

Richard Grenell resigned as Kennedy Center president after one year marked by staff departures, artist cancellations, and declining ticket sales, then publicly disputed accusations of mismanagement.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Wrecking of the Kennedy Center

Ric Grenell's departure from the Kennedy Center after 13 months ends a controversial period, with facilities expert Matt Floca replacing him as Trump continues his planned two-year renovation and restructuring of the institution.
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fromGothamist
5 days ago

The social media influencers now run Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park has transformed from a counterculture hub into a social media influencer destination, with content creators now dominating the space and competing with traditional park users.
fromSherdog
5 days ago

D.C. Commission: UFC White House card requires permit to be sanctioned

We don't know anything. Every promoter in the District of Columbia should be, and is, held to the same standard, whether you're putting on a small wrestling show or a major event. I'm concerned about precedent. What happens when someone puts on a boxing match in Malcolm X Park? They don't need to get us involved?
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fromJezebel
5 days ago

The U.S. Is So Over World Peace It Erased the Olive Branch from the Dime

For a nation whose founding symbols were carefully engineered around the balance of peace and war, that omission is hard to read as accidental. Dropping the olive branch from the dime isn't just a design choice: it's a cultural signal.
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fromFast Company
5 days ago

Trump is turning coins into miniature symbols of his priorities

The Emerging Liberty dime, created for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, shows a woman who personifies Liberty on the heads side; on the tails side, there's a bald eagle holding arrows in its talons for war, but it's missing olive branches in its other talons for peace.
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fromFast Company
5 days ago

The circuit for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix looks like a real-life video game

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, scheduled for August on the National Mall, features a 1.7-mile street race circuit passing major U.S. monuments and Smithsonian museums at speeds exceeding 200 mph.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
5 days ago

Number Go Up: Check out Our Gallery of DC Area Gas Prices - Washingtonian

According to AAA, the average regular gas price as of March 16 is $3.72 per gallon-up $0.24 from a week ago, and nearly $0.79 from this time last year. CNN reports that the 26.9 percent gain in US gas prices over the past month is the largest monthly increase since Hurricane Katrina.
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#art-walk
fromFortune
6 days ago

After 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags | Fortune

We knew it was going to be a pretty major endeavor. We've got 93 years of precedent in front of us, behind us, around us at all times on the conversation around an income tax. Washington state was originally built on an agrarian and timbered economy. We still have a tax code based on apples and cherries while building some global-leading technology every which way you throw a rock.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California national parks set attendance record, despite controversy

The nine national parks in the Golden State - including Yosemite, Death Valley and Joshua Tree - attracted nearly 12 million recreational visits in 2025, according to statistics from the National Park Service. That's up more than 800,000 visits from 2024 and up more than 300,000 from the previous record set in 2019, according to the data, which stretches back to 1979.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

A Lot of Outrage': CNN Reports On Trump Shocking Critics with Fundraising Photo Featuring Dignified Transfer

Trump's political action committee used a photo from a dignified transfer ceremony of fallen service members in a fundraising email, sparking widespread criticism from Democratic officials and former national security experts.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US embassy in Venezuela reopens as Trump pushes for access to resources

The morning of March 14, 2019, the American flag was lowered for the final time at US Embassy Caracas. This morning, on March 14, 2026, at the same time, my team and I raised the American flag—exactly seven years after it was lowered. A new era for US-Venezuela relations has begun.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

I've Lived in the Carolinas for 30+ Years and This Is My Favorite Small Town-With a Charming Downtown and Mountain Views

Every town in the Southeast might be historic and charming, but there's something about Sylva's character and people that keeps visitors coming back. This is the kind of place where outdoor adventure is minutes from downtown and where names and stories are still known. We've long said Sylva is 'in the middle of the most,' and that still holds true today.
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#kennedy-center-leadership-change
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fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Ric Grenell departing as Kennedy Center head

Ric Grenell steps down as Kennedy Center president to become unpaid consultant while Trump-aligned leadership continues overseeing a major two-year renovation project.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Economy expected to take center stage as Vance returns to North Carolina Friday

Vice President JD Vance visits North Carolina to address economy, public safety, and election integrity, with economic concerns remaining a significant challenge for the administration.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Trump executive order targets regulatory barriers to homebuilding

The White House issued an executive order to reduce regulatory barriers to homebuilding by directing federal agencies to review and revise environmental, permitting, and programmatic restrictions affecting housing development and affordability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Ousts Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center Head After Year of Turmoil

Shortly after his second inauguration, Trump appointed himself to the board for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, and added several of his allies to the board as well, who then named him chair. It was a divisive move, with the president's MAGA supporters cheering his takeover, his critics left disgusted, performers cancelling in protest, and ticket sales in a free fall.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Kyrsten Sinema says in court filings she had a romantic' relationship with guard

Former US Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted to a romantic and intimate relationship with a married security detail member but argues she lacks jurisdiction in the homewrecker lawsuit filed by his estranged wife in North Carolina.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Dana White: UFC to issue 85,000 free tickets for White House card

There's a park that's right there. We're gonna be ticketing 85,000 people in the Ellipse and the tickets are free. We'll announce how we're gonna be giving them away soon, but you should plan on going to Washington DC for this event.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

The Defense Department's end-of-year spending spree included over $60k on Herman Miller chairs

The Department of Defense spent a record $93 billion in September on a fiscal year-end spending spree, including $60,719 on Herman Miller furniture, reflecting a systemic use-it-or-lose-it budgeting practice.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Preschool Worker Shot by Border Patrol

A U.S. citizen shot five times by a federal immigration officer was labeled a domestic terrorist by DHS, which distorted the incident's facts despite contradictory evidence.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Judge orders pause on construction of ICE migrant detention center in Maryland

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting construction of an ICE detention center in Maryland for 14 days due to alleged violations of environmental laws and lack of required environmental review.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Gateway Tunnel: Federal judge partially tosses suit from commission, opens door for feds to claw money back from rail project | amNewYork

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's funding withhold for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project was a contract breach, but dismissed the case as moot after funds were restored.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Republics didn't install a Jan. 6 plaque because of a 'design problem.' A simple workaround fixed it

A commemorative plaque honoring Capitol police officers from January 6 remained uninstalled for nearly four years due to partisan disputes, finally being placed in a restricted hallway with a QR code in March 2026.
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