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National Park Service backs Trump’s arch, despite its impact on Washington’s sightline
The National Park Service released a report supporting President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near Memorial Bridge, despite acknowledging it would disrupt sightlines between major Washington monuments.
Virginia removes three Confederate memorials
Virginia removed three Confederate memorials from Capitol Square on Friday, completing legislative action ordered during the 2026 session to distance the state from its Confederate past.
FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
The FBI is eliminating an automatic hiring ban for applicants with past prostitution encounters, instead evaluating such cases individually while maintaining specific disqualifying criteria.
Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
A federal court extended a pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September, as legal challenges to the project proceed on environmental and religious freedom grounds.
Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon
President Trump will observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon, while Vice President Vance attends the New York ceremony and other officials visit Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Los Angeles fire survivors face record wait for federal disaster aid under Trump
Los Angeles fire survivors have faced nearly 600 days without over $15 billion in federal long-term recovery funds, setting a record delay under the Trump administration, while thousands remain displaced and struggling to rebuild.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon won Florida’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating establishment candidate Alex Vindman, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds secured his party’s gubernatorial nomination.
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry
President Trump, who promised a quick end to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, says he is now “not in a hurry” to conclude the conflict as it reaches the six-month mark.
In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts
Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, faces pressure to balance the president’s demands with prosecutorial duties as politically sensitive investigations mount under his watch.
Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
Voters in at least six states are deciding ballot measures on voter ID requirements this year, the largest number in a single year, with swing states Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina among those holding fall elections on the issue.
Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump’s name, Justice Department argues
The Justice Department argues the Kennedy Center faces financial ruin without Trump’s name displayed, while opponents contend the effort violates the institution’s founding statute honoring President Kennedy.
Trump and Vance will keynote the Republicans’ midterm convention in Texas next month
President Trump and Vice President Vance will headline separate nights at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 9-10, with the RNC billing it as a showcase of the administration’s achievements.
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is seeking the release of depositions involving Republican opponent Ken Paxton to highlight Paxton’s history of legal controversies.
Hope and concern swirl for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’
A $500 billion AI datacenter project in southern Ohio has sparked mixed reactions, with local leaders expressing hope about jobs while environmental groups raise concerns about emissions and water usage.
First Thing: Pause on US immigrant visa leaves thousands of applicants in limbo
The Trump administration has paused all US immigrant visa applications at embassies and consulates, canceling scheduled interviews as it pursues restrictions on applicants deemed likely to need public assistance.
Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
A federal judge lifted restrictions on President Trump’s mail voting executive order Wednesday, though Democratic state officials filed a new legal challenge as midterm elections approach.
Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
A federal judge has struck down Texas’s drag performance ban for a second time, ruling it violates First Amendment protections and is unconstitutionally vague.
Three pro-Israel Democrats given key roles on House foreign affairs panel
Three pro-Israel Democrats have been appointed to key roles on the House foreign affairs committee, a move that some say contradicts recent primary victories by progressive candidates critical of Israel’s Gaza actions.
Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court blocked a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment from appearing on the November ballot, ruling that lawmakers violated procedural deadlines for ballot measures.
Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat
Iowa’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand said Kamala Harris should not run for president again, stating he wants new leadership and declining offers of campaign support from national figures.
Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow unannounced, which President Trump described as a “semi-routine” trip while declining to confirm speculation about its diplomatic purpose.
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