PoliticsMilitary
Trump Extends D.C. National Guard Deployment Through 2029
Pentagon confirms National Guard will remain in D.C. through Inauguration Day 2029, sparking debate over cost, legality, and civil-military relations.
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Domestic ExtremismSecurity
White Nationalists March in D.C. on July Fourth, NPR Reveals
Hundreds of Patriot Front members marched in D.C. on July 4. An NPR investigation reveals the gap between their patriotic image and neo-Nazi reality.
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PoliticsNational Security
Minnesota Pulls National Guard From D.C. Amid Backlash
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pulls National Guard troops early from Washington as backlash grows against Democratic governors who sent troops to the capital.
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PoliticsInfrastructure
Trump's Arch Clears Key Hurdle in Height Limit Debate
The NCPC approved preliminary plans for Trump's 250-foot arch but deferred a decision on whether D.C.'s height law applies.
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PoliticsMilitary
Democrats Send National Guard to D.C. for First Since Trump
Four Democratic-led states send National Guard troops to D.C., marking a reversal as legal experts question whether troops will join Trump's task force.
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PoliticsInvestigations
Trump's D.C. Construction Spree: $1.2B in Projects
Trump's 18 D.C. renovation projects could cost over $1.2 billion, with taxpayers and secret donors footing the bill amid transparency concerns.
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PoliticsArchitecture
Trump's Grand Vision: Reshaping Washington's Monumental Core
Trump's ambitious architectural projects, from a 250-foot arch to a White House ballroom, represent the biggest proposed changes to D.C. since 1901.
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Crime & Public SafetyPolitics
National Guard Has Little Effect on D.C. Violent Crime
Study finds National Guard in D.C. cut property crime 24% but had no effect on violent crime, raising questions about cost.
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Education
Shrey Parikh Wins Scripps Spelling Bee in Record Spell-Off
Shrey Parikh, 14, won the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee in a dramatic spell-off, spelling 32 words in 90 seconds to set a new record.
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Politics
Trump's 250-Foot Arch Clears Final Federal Hurdle
Commission of Fine Arts grants final approval to Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery despite 99.5% public opposition.
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