Trump’s border wall construction cut into an ancient ground carving older than Stonehenge
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if renovations aren’t allowed
Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center
How does the Kennedy Center board make decisions? This legal filing sheds some light
A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp
Judge asks why Kennedy Center covering facade after Trump's name removed
Judge asks why Kennedy Center covering facade after Trump's name removed
Former Kennedy Center curator talks about the venue's future
The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maher’s Twain Award guests are revealed
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
Trump could also tear down the Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in defense of White House ballroom
Senate Republicans overcome first major obstacle in fight to pass $70 billion immigration funding bill
Senate Republicans start debate on ICE funding package
The House GOP majority dwindles, and so does the calendar
Senate advances reconciliation bill, dropping ballroom funds ahead of final push
Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
Judge blocks renaming, closure of Kennedy Center
FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not
US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
GOP furor over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund sinks Senate budget reconciliation bill
Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
Republicans stall votes on partisan ICE funding amid party infighting
Congress delays reconciliation votes amid GOP opposition to new DOJ fund
Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base
Republicans try again to get ballroom in immigration funding bill
Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
Senate GOP looking for off-ramp from White House ballroom debacle
Nervous Republicans weigh their options amid White House's ballroom lobbying blitz
Lawsuit seeks halt to Trump’s reflecting pool makeover
Experts warn Trump's plan to paint federal building could cause permanent damage
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
Trump's 'American flag blue' reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C.
Acting AG Blanche asks court to let White House ballroom construction resume
Congressional Republicans are split on using taxpayer funds to build Trump's ballroom
Trump says he'll renovate 'filthy' reflecting pool on National Mall
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
Trump's ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker
Why Republicans aren’t rushing to save Trump’s ballroom
US judge halts Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project for now
Judge rules White House ballroom construction must halt until Congress OK's it
Trump reveals ‘massive’ hidden space under White House ballroom: ‘Supposed to be secret’
Judge skeptical over Trump ballroom project amid new bid to halt it
Trump's ballroom project can continue for now, court says
Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center
How does the Kennedy Center board make decisions? This legal filing sheds some light
A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp
Judge asks why Kennedy Center covering facade after Trump's name removed
Judge asks why Kennedy Center covering facade after Trump's name removed
Former Kennedy Center curator talks about the venue's future
The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maher’s Twain Award guests are revealed
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
Trump could also tear down the Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in defense of White House ballroom
Senate Republicans overcome first major obstacle in fight to pass $70 billion immigration funding bill
Senate Republicans start debate on ICE funding package
The House GOP majority dwindles, and so does the calendar
Senate advances reconciliation bill, dropping ballroom funds ahead of final push
Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
Judge blocks renaming, closure of Kennedy Center
FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not
US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
GOP furor over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund sinks Senate budget reconciliation bill
Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
Republicans stall votes on partisan ICE funding amid party infighting
Congress delays reconciliation votes amid GOP opposition to new DOJ fund
Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base
Republicans try again to get ballroom in immigration funding bill
Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
Senate GOP looking for off-ramp from White House ballroom debacle
Nervous Republicans weigh their options amid White House's ballroom lobbying blitz
Lawsuit seeks halt to Trump’s reflecting pool makeover
Experts warn Trump's plan to paint federal building could cause permanent damage
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
Trump's 'American flag blue' reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C.
Acting AG Blanche asks court to let White House ballroom construction resume
Congressional Republicans are split on using taxpayer funds to build Trump's ballroom
Trump says he'll renovate 'filthy' reflecting pool on National Mall
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
Trump's ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker
Why Republicans aren’t rushing to save Trump’s ballroom
US judge halts Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project for now
Judge rules White House ballroom construction must halt until Congress OK's it
Trump reveals ‘massive’ hidden space under White House ballroom: ‘Supposed to be secret’
Judge skeptical over Trump ballroom project amid new bid to halt it
Trump's ballroom project can continue for now, court says
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Friday, July 10, 2026
Trump denies this Congress what could be its last major bill-signing ceremony
Trump says he won't sign bipartisan housing bill, but doesn't threaten veto either
A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won't sign
Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party
Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades — and Trump cancels the signing
Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act
Bipartisan home affordability bill passes the House
Trump says he won't sign bipartisan housing bill, but doesn't threaten veto either
A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won't sign
Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party
Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades — and Trump cancels the signing
Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act
Bipartisan home affordability bill passes the House
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Monday, July 06, 2026
Interstate Bridge Program announces milestone in construction of new Oregon-to-Washington bridge
Records show how $140M might be paid to 4 Columbia River companies to offset effects of Interstate Bridge design
Records show how $140M might be paid to 4 Columbia River companies to offset effects of Interstate Bridge design
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred
A Georgia city, slated for a massive immigration warehouse, sues ICE
Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports
Republicans skeptical on funding security for ballroom while White House amps up pressure
10,000 rulings: The courts’ overwhelming rebuke of Trump’s ICE policies
DeSantis confirms 'Alligator Alcatraz' may shut down sooner than expected
Trump officials discussing possible closure of Alligator Alcatraz
Trump defends higher ballroom costs, targets less than $400 million
Republicans want to add $1 billion for Trump's ballroom security to ICE funding plan
Republicans include $1 billion for White House ballroom in funding package
Record-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown ends
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Congress ends record-shattering DHS shutdown
Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Plan Draws Rare Republican Pushback
As DHS shutdown lags, Senate greenlights $70B for ICE, Border Patrol
Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding
Republicans fear succession of government shutdowns under Trump
Senate votes to kickstart partisan funding process for ICE. Here's how that works
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Monday, June 08, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
One of the largest modern US infrastructure projects will soon burrow toward New York City
Work on Gateway tunnel project to resume next week
Leaders of Gateway train tunnel project sue Trump administration over withheld money
Gateway sues Trump administration over freezing Hudson River tunnel funding
Scientists say Trump's second term has been defined by slashed funding, layoffs and uncertainty
'Unconstitutional conspiracy': Judge slams Trump administration over targeted deportations
Trump Cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says
Are Trump's supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here's what a new poll shows
Work on Gateway tunnel project to resume next week
Leaders of Gateway train tunnel project sue Trump administration over withheld money
Gateway sues Trump administration over freezing Hudson River tunnel funding
Scientists say Trump's second term has been defined by slashed funding, layoffs and uncertainty
'Unconstitutional conspiracy': Judge slams Trump administration over targeted deportations
Trump Cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says
Are Trump's supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here's what a new poll shows
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Regulators may seek to suspend State Farm's license, citing widespread mishandling of L.A. wildfire claims
California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims
Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke
The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear
A year after the LA wildfires, musicians still face a long road to recovery
One year into an uneven recovery, L.A.'s fire survivors mark a somber mileston
After the LA fires, false narratives on social media impacted state policy
After devastating LA fires, California is drafting nation's toughest rules for homes
Six stories of loss and resilience, a year after the LA fires
'Everything I knew burned down around me': A journalist looks back on LA's fires
Uber driver charged in connection with starting the Palisades Fire
Authorities charge man with sparking deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhood
California: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claims
Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke
The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear
A year after the LA wildfires, musicians still face a long road to recovery
One year into an uneven recovery, L.A.'s fire survivors mark a somber mileston
After the LA fires, false narratives on social media impacted state policy
After devastating LA fires, California is drafting nation's toughest rules for homes
Six stories of loss and resilience, a year after the LA fires
'Everything I knew burned down around me': A journalist looks back on LA's fires
Uber driver charged in connection with starting the Palisades Fire
Authorities charge man with sparking deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhood
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Friday, March 13, 2026
Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations
Want a 2.5% mortgage? Buy it.
America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help
Report: Fed fights back against DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
Is the YIMBY movement doomed?
Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?
How old is too old for a 30-year mortgage? Here's what to consider
Can Trump make buying a home more affordable?
Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations
Want a 2.5% mortgage? Buy it.
America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help
Report: Fed fights back against DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
Is the YIMBY movement doomed?
Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?
How old is too old for a 30-year mortgage? Here's what to consider
Can Trump make buying a home more affordable?
Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
US judge won't block ongoing Trump White House ballroom construction
White House ballroom updated again with new architectural feature
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
New images show White House East Wing leveled for $300 million ballroom
Trump plows ahead with East Wing demolition despite calls for caution
GOP leaders defend Trump’s East Wing White House renovation
White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show
Amazon, Comcast And Meta Are Among Donors To Donald Trump’s New White House Ballroom
How have presidents altered the White House? A list of major renovations — and their costs — as Trump's East Wing demolition draws scrutiny.
Entire East Wing expected to be demolished as soon as this weekend: Sources
As destruction of the East Wing gets underway, where does that leave the first lady?
The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom
White House ballroom updated again with new architectural feature
Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
New images show White House East Wing leveled for $300 million ballroom
Trump plows ahead with East Wing demolition despite calls for caution
GOP leaders defend Trump’s East Wing White House renovation
White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show
Amazon, Comcast And Meta Are Among Donors To Donald Trump’s New White House Ballroom
How have presidents altered the White House? A list of major renovations — and their costs — as Trump's East Wing demolition draws scrutiny.
Entire East Wing expected to be demolished as soon as this weekend: Sources
As destruction of the East Wing gets underway, where does that leave the first lady?
The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
How a small Chicago nonprofit is resisting Trump's war on DEI
As some DEI critics say victory is near, companies face new pushback over rollbacks
Books about race and gender to be returned to school libraries on some military bases
As some DEI critics say victory is near, companies face new pushback over rollbacks
Books about race and gender to be returned to school libraries on some military bases
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