PoliticsUnited States
As Trump's Arch Looms, Protesters Eye the Midterms
Veterans and lawmakers protest Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington, betting the midterms can stop a project they call illegal and a desecration.
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PoliticsGovernment
White House North Portico Restoration Nears Completion
Scaffolding comes down from the White House North Portico as restoration work nears completion ahead of Xi Jinping's state visit.
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PoliticsLegal
Supreme Court Allows Trump Ballroom Construction to Continue
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow Trump's $400 million White House ballroom construction to continue, finding the National Trust lacked standing.
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Local News & Culture
Miami Voters to Decide Fate of Historic Marine Stadium
Miami voters will decide Aug. 18 whether to approve a 40-year deal to restore the historic Marine Stadium where speedboats raced and Jimmy Buffett played.
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PoliticsEnvironment
Trump Allies Vote to Weaken Protections for Historic Sites
A federal council packed with Trump appointees voted to gut Section 106 protections, ending tribal consultation and limiting public input.
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PoliticsHistoric Preservation
Trump Appointees Weaken Historic Preservation Nationwide
Trump-packed federal council votes 16-5-2 to gut Section 106 rules, endangering over 100,000 historic sites and fast-tracking D.C. construction projects.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump Builds White House Helipad Without Required Approvals
Trump builds a White House helipad without congressional approval or environmental reviews, sparking legal and preservation concerns.
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