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fromFast Company
3 hours 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.
fromIntelligencer
5 hours 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.'"
Washington DC
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 hours 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.
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
12 hours 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.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
12 hours 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.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
6 hours 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.
Washington DC
fromQueerty
22 hours 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
9 hours 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.
Washington DC
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
11 hours 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours 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.
Washington DC
fromMail Online
6 hours ago

UFO disclosure edges closer as new US government website is spotted

The White House registered the domain 'aliens.gov' under the Executive Office of the President, potentially signaling preparation for UFO disclosure and document release.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 day 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
Washington DC
fromIrish Independent
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromIrish Independent
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromIrish Independent
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromIrish Independent
1 day 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.
1 day 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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Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Washington DC
Washington DC
fromEsquire
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
Washington DC
fromVulture
2 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.
Washington DC
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
4 days 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.
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 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
2 days ago
Washington DC

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
2 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.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
4 days 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.
#kennedy-center-renovation
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fromAdvocate.com
2 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
2 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
2 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?
Washington DC
fromJezebel
2 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.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 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.
Washington DC
#indycar-racing
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fromFast Company
2 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.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 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.
2 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.
Washington DC
#art-walk
fromFortune
3 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.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days 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.
Washington DC
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days 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
4 days 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.
Washington DC
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days 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.
Washington DC
#kennedy-center-leadership-change
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fromAxios
5 days 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.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days 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.
#cherry-blossom-season
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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days 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
5 days 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.
Washington DC
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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
5 days 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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Washington DC
fromFast Company
5 days 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.
#st-patricks-day-celebrations
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fromThe New Yorker
6 days 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.
Washington DC
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.amny.com
6 days 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.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
6 days 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Police Officers Petition Judge Over Jan. 6 Plaque Being Placed In Hidden' Location

Hidden from all visitors, the current location is no different than the basement the plaque was kept in for years. Senators unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution in January directing the architect's office to prominently display' the memorial in a publicly accessible' part of the Senate wing until it could be permanently installed on the building's western side, as required by a 2022 law signed by former President Biden.
Washington DC
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fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

U.S. sailors injured in fire aboard aircraft carrier supporting Iran war

Two sailors sustained non-life-threatening injuries from a fire in the USS Gerald R. Ford's laundry facility; the ship remains fully operational in the Red Sea.
fromRiggo's Rag
6 days ago

Commanders fans just got another reason to believe in Adam Peters' plan

Odafe Oweh was the big splash, signing a four-year, $100 million deal with $68 million guaranteed. The Commanders are also aiming to see if K'Lavon Chaisson's breakout in 2025 can be the start of something more. These additions will help enormously, but Peters was still unsatisfied.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Vought takes aim at GAO in new guidance

Doing so has failed to prioritize agency internal control processes to adequately protect American taxpayer dollars, leading to documented examples of widespread abuse. Prior versions of OMB's guidance have overly deferred to the direction and priorities of external entities whose views are not binding on the Executive Branch, such as the Government Accountability Office.
Washington DC
fromAxios
1 week ago

After Iran war panic, U.S. scales back Middle East evacuations as demand drops

Most Americans who requested assistance have declined assistance when offered, opting either to remain in country or book commercial flight options. The State Department contacted almost 9,000 Americans in the United Arab Emirates to offer seats on U.S. government charter flights, but many of those flights departed with empty seats due to limited interest.
Washington DC
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 days ago

The Future of War Is Now: What Washington Needs to Hear from the Battlefield

I have been working in Ukraine since 2019, first as an active Green Beret advising in an official capacity, then after leaving that service, directing special operations on the ground and more recently carrying hard-won lessons back to NATO before they are forgotten or overtaken by the next news cycle.
Washington DC
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 week ago

Energy Secretary's Incorrect War Tweet Scrambles Markets, Yet Another Trump-Epstein Statue Appears on Mall, Naked Burglar on the Loose in Fairfax - Washingtonian

Nearly 150 US troops were wounded in military operations related to Iran, with most injuries minor and over 100 returning to duty, while the US destroyed Iranian mine-laying vessels and France deployed warships to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington DC
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

How to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in the D.C. area this spring

Washington D.C. celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with museums, cultural institutions, and festivals featuring concerts, theater, exhibitions, and the Spirit of Independence Festival in June.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

One of Trump's Worst U.S. Attorneys Just Stepped on the Dumbest Possible Rake

Ed Martin, former interim U.S. attorney for D.C., faces a formal bar complaint for constitutional violations and obstructing the investigation into his conduct, with potential disbarment consequences.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Trump Hails First New U.S. Refinery in 50 Years -- Why Smart Investors Are Choosing Marathon Petroleum Instead

Despite its patriotic branding and apparent alignment with Trump's America First agenda, the project's origins trace back to the Biden administration. The refinery concept was revived and permitted in 2024 under the name Element Fuels Holdings, with site preparation and approvals occurring well before Trump's return to office.
Washington DC
#white-house-security
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say

A man drove his van into a security barrier outside the White House and was arrested by the Secret Service.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say

A man drove his van into a security barrier outside the White House and was arrested by the Secret Service.
#pentagon-spending
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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Pentagon spent more on lobster in one month than it did on trans health care all year

The Department of Defense spent $93.4 billion in September 2025, including millions on luxury items like lobster, steak, and a grand piano, while arguing transgender military healthcare is financially burdensome.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Pentagon spent more on lobster in one month than it did on trans health care all year

The Department of Defense spent $93.4 billion in September 2025, including millions on luxury items like lobster, steak, and a grand piano, while arguing transgender military healthcare is financially burdensome.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Trump's arch plan and the history of gateways

Speaking to donors at a White House dinner, he revealed several scale models, inspired by Paris' Arc de Triomphe earning the project the nickname, 'Arc de Trump.' When asked by a CBS news reporter who the arch was for, he reportedly pointed to himself saying 'me,' adding that it would be 'really beautiful.'
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

New satirical statue depicts Trump and Epstein as doomed lovers from Titanic

Anonymous guerrilla art collective The Secret Handshake installed a 12-foot golden statue on the National Mall depicting Trump and Epstein as Titanic lovers, part of ongoing public interventions keeping Epstein-related allegations visible.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The 'Shield of the Americas' logo turns foreign policy into Trump's personal brand

Trump launched 'Shield of the Americas,' a multilateral military coalition with 17 nations targeting drug trafficking and cartels throughout the Western Hemisphere, with operations beginning in Ecuador.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: Trump Pauses Rally Speech as Attendee Faints Dr. Oz Jumps In to Assist

Trump paused his rally speech in Kentucky when an attendee fainted, and Dr. Mehmet Oz assisted first responders in helping the woman recover.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Middle East Geography

The Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait sit 2.4 miles apart, with Little Diomede belonging to the U.S. and Big Diomede to Russia, separated by the international date line creating a 21-hour time difference.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 week ago

"Like a Family Reunion": We Went to DC's Annual Black Nerd Convention - Washingtonian

I don't feel out of place like this. It's like a family reunion. I love the creativity that's always been here, said Tameka Hendon, who has been attending since 2019. She said her friend handmade her customized cosplay, which features a motorized rotating ballerina in the wig, and was inspired by Queen Charlotte's Swan wig in Bridgerton.
Washington DC
Washington DC
fromWIRED
1 week ago

They Helped Plan the January 6 Rally. Now Their Events Company Is Raking in Millions in Government Contracts

Event Strategies, a Virginia firm linked to the January 6 rally, secured over $26 million in government contracts since Trump's return, including a potential $100 million GSA deal, with minimal competition.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

It's the Symbol of MAGA Washington. All Is Not As It Seems.

Butterworth's bistro near the Capitol has become the emblematic gathering place for Trump administration staff and MAGA supporters in Washington's second term.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Husband of Former DHS Spox Under Senate Investigation for Kristi Noem Campaign Ad

According to public reporting, the Strategy Group—and you yourself—have a long relationship with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her Chief Advisor Corey Lewandowski. Secretary Noem confirmed at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 3, 2026 that your firm managed the ad campaigns for her 2022 gubernatorial campaign.
Washington DC
Washington DC
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Washington, D.C. : No BEAD funds for you

Washington, D.C. received no BEAD Program funding due to inflated costs, spurious locations, and a 90% bid reduction that raised questions about actual broadband needs.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Homoerotic statue of Trump holding Jeffrey Epstein appears on National Mall - LGBTQ Nation

A 12-foot statue depicting Trump and Epstein in a Titanic-style embrace appeared on the National Mall, referencing Trump's 38,000+ mentions in Epstein federal files.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 week ago

The Best Outdoor Spots to Sip on a Cocktail in the DC Area

There's no shortage of discounted drinks and snacks (even on weekends) at these Cuban cafes' happy hours. Try a piña colada or daiquiri for $8. Snacks like goat-cheese croquetas and guava barbecue chicken sliders are $8, too.
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