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Israel and Lebanon are set to hold security talks in Washington DC following Israel's hundreds of airstrikes on Lebanon. JD Vance states a deal with Iran is close.

The US Commission of Fine Arts, composed of Trump appointees, approved designs for a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington DC near Arlington National Cemetery, nicknamed 'Arc de Trump'. The project advances to the next review stage with the National Capital Planning Commission next month.

Fighter jets were scrambled over Washington DC, causing a sonic boom that terrified local residents. The incident occurred in the nation's capital, sparking concern among those who heard the loud noise. Details about the cause of the scramble are not provided in the report.

Fighter jets were scrambled over Washington DC, causing a sonic boom that terrified local residents. The incident occurred in the nation's capital, prompting concern among those who heard the loud noise. Details about the cause of the scramble are not provided in the report.

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine is seeking US sanctions on Uganda's leader, urging US senators to press for targeted sanctions. He spoke to Bloomberg from Washington DC. The move aims to pressure the Ugandan government.

Workers are rushing to repaint the reflecting pool in Washington DC's National Mall before the US's 250th anniversary celebrations, prompting union concerns about safety. The project was ordered by Donald Trump. The reflecting pool is a historically symbolic site where Martin Luther King gave his 'I have a dream' speech.

William Paul, son of Republican senator Rand Paul, apologized for a drunken rant in which he expressed antisemitic and anti-gay sentiments to a Republican congressman. He claimed to have had too much to drink and said his words did not represent his true self. William Paul is seeking help for his drinking problem.

Pete Hegseth will headline a faith rally in Washington DC featuring far-right and Christian nationalist speakers. The lineup includes a pastor who called the Democratic platform 'demonic' and a rabbi who defended torture. The event is hosted by a private foundation in partnership with the White House.

A lawsuit has been filed to halt Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial's reflecting pool, citing violation of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Cultural Landscape Foundation seeks to block the replacement of the pool's 'gray stone' appearance. The lawsuit is the latest in a string of court challenges to Trump's efforts to remake Washington DC landmarks.

TMZ is making an impact on the political scene by tracking politicians and members of Congress, reporting on their activities during a record partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. The website has been in Washington DC for only a few weeks but is already having an effect. TMZ's focus is on members of Congress taking a two-week recess.

A $6.9m no-bid contract to paint the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings, a company with ties to Donald Trump. The company previously renovated a swimming pool at Trump's Virginia golf course. The contract has raised claims of favoritism.

Washington DC is considering a tool that could potentially control spending, sparking fears over its potential impact. The tool is being eyed as a means to 'flip a switch' on individual spending. This has raised concerns among citizens.

A federal judge warned the White House to tread carefully with plans to revamp a DC golf course, citing concerns over toxic rubble from the demolished White House East Wing. The judge weighed in on a dispute over Donald Trump's plans for the historic golf course. The DC Preservation League filed an application for a temporary restraining order.

A judge warned the Trump administration of serious consequences if work begins at a DC golf course without notifying the court. The warning was given to DOJ lawyers. The work in question is major and would be done at a public golf course in Washington DC.

Investigative journalist Katie Phang sued acting attorney general Todd Blanche, alleging the Department of Justice (DoJ) violated a transparency law by withholding records on Jeffrey Epstein and over-redacting disclosures. The lawsuit, filed in Washington DC, seeks to hold Blanche personally accountable for failing to meet a December 19 deadline to release all Epstein-related documents mandated by a congressional transparency act.

Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court in Washington DC after being charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump during a press dinner. The incident is being investigated as a potential act of political violence.

A shooting was reported during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026, prompting a US Secret Service response. A Secret Service agent was observed in a secured area following the incident.

Investigators are examining anti-Trump sentiment as a motive for the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The suspect reportedly wrote a manifesto listing Trump administration officials at the top, and officials believe the attacker targeted President Donald Trump and senior administration members.

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting could face charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, as stated by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The gunman targeted top Trump administration officials during the event in Washington DC.

King Charles’s security for his upcoming U.S. state visit is being reviewed following a gunman's attempt to storm a dinner attended by Donald Trump in Washington DC. Guests at the White House correspondents’ dinner hid under tables as the Secret Service evacuated Trump and his administration.

A heatwave is expected to break record high temperatures in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC during April, which is unusually hot for the season. The extreme heat, lasting into the weekend, is attributed to a persistent weather pattern affecting the eastern United States.

The 72nd Bilderberg group meeting occurred in Washington DC, featuring leaders from NATO, military, tech, and finance sectors amid tensions over Trump's potential NATO withdrawal. The event's discussions remain undisclosed, fueling speculation about its impact on trans-Atlantic relations.

OpenAI is launching a policy paper and expanding its presence in Washington DC to address growing public disapproval of AI. The initiative includes acquiring a tech podcast and establishing a workshop for policymakers and non-profits.

President Donald Trump will attend his first White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as president, despite threatening to jail journalists who withhold sources. The event, held in Washington DC, faces tension as Trump's recent comments about imprisoning journalists for revealing information about a missing US airman create controversy.

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