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Trump announces a $22.5B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers'
Trump continues overhaul of White House grounds with new Rose Garden statues
Trump wants a permanent fence around the D.C. park known for White House protests
A few people have played a big role in 'jamming through' Trump's arch, critics say
Trump's arch clears another hurdle, setting up a big debate: Do height limits apply?
Inspiration for Trump's arch was sparked long before the design was first approved
White House ballroom costs may rise to $600M, with half coming from taxpayers: Report
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
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Will Penn Station be named after Trump? Here's what to know.
A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?
Tennessee bridge renamed after Donald Trump same day as Florida airport
What to know about Trump's future presidential library, which he says may be a hotel
Trump shares a look at his future presidential library. Here's what to know about it
Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library
Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump
Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library
With DeSantis signature, Trump airport renaming comes in for landing
Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed
Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
Will Penn Station be named after Trump? Here's what to know.
A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?
Tennessee bridge renamed after Donald Trump same day as Florida airport
What to know about Trump's future presidential library, which he says may be a hotel
Trump shares a look at his future presidential library. Here's what to know about it
Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library
Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump
Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library
With DeSantis signature, Trump airport renaming comes in for landing
Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed
Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Senate GOP expresses concern over Iran endgame after Hegseth hearing
Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B as he defends funding request
Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US
US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Escalation fears mount as US hits bridges and Iran strikes desalination plant
Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B as he defends funding request
Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US
US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Escalation fears mount as US hits bridges and Iran strikes desalination plant
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Wednesday, July 08, 2026
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Midtown tower stabilized enough for repairs after fears of potential collapse
NYC building at risk of collapse had multiple safety fines
NYC high-rise in danger of collapse faced complaints including workers blowing material off roof with a leaf blower
Midtown Manhattan building at risk of partial collapse after beams found buckling
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Midtown tower stabilized enough for repairs after fears of potential collapse
NYC building at risk of collapse had multiple safety fines
NYC high-rise in danger of collapse faced complaints including workers blowing material off roof with a leaf blower
Midtown Manhattan building at risk of partial collapse after beams found buckling
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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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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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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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Despite stiff political headwinds, tribe in Colorado brings utility scale solar project online
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
Trump administration to pay $765 million to scrap four more offshore wind leases
Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy
Trump takes aim at windmills despite increasing energy costs
Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
Trump administration to pay $765 million to scrap four more offshore wind leases
Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy
Trump takes aim at windmills despite increasing energy costs
Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Friday, June 26, 2026
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 15, 2026
Historic Ukrainian monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks
Russia says it did not strike Kyiv monastery, says a U.S.-made Patriot air defence missile did
'They want to destroy us': Shock and anger as Russian attack sets Kyiv cathedral ablaze
Russia launches 'barbaric' attack on Kyiv, officials say, damaging famous cathedral
Swedish court rules seized cargo ship can be handed over to Ukraine
Scenes from the aftermath of Russia's latest massive attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
Russia says its overnight Ukraine strike was a response to Kyiv's 'terrorist acts'
Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 22, officials say
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say
Russian nuclear head: situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reaching 'point of no return'
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile
Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"
Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys
Russia says it did not strike Kyiv monastery, says a U.S.-made Patriot air defence missile did
'They want to destroy us': Shock and anger as Russian attack sets Kyiv cathedral ablaze
Russia launches 'barbaric' attack on Kyiv, officials say, damaging famous cathedral
Swedish court rules seized cargo ship can be handed over to Ukraine
Scenes from the aftermath of Russia's latest massive attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
Russia says its overnight Ukraine strike was a response to Kyiv's 'terrorist acts'
Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 22, officials say
With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say
Russian nuclear head: situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reaching 'point of no return'
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile
Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"
Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Trump says a breakdown in peace talks with Iran could mean 'you won't have the strait open for months'
President Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after Tehran fires back at countries in the region
Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter downed by Iran
Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran shot down US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
After trading missile fire, Israel and Iran pull back — for now
Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
Iran halts strikes on Israel as Trump urges 'immediate' end to strikes
Trump says he never promised 'no new wars'
Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along
House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran
Israel and Lebanon reach an agreement, but ceasefire stalls
Iran war powers rebuke shows how Trump is increasingly boxed in
Sen. Warner warns of risks from Pulte's intelligence appointment
Iran strikes Kuwait's main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again
Rubio: Never heard of Trump pick Pulte in matters involving US intelligence
Iran calls deadly attack on Kuwait retaliation for latest U.S. strikes
Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza
Trump cursed at Netanyahu in call over Lebanon escalation, sources say
Trump says 'one never knows' where negotiations will lead
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
Senior Iranian officer says return to war with U.S. seems "inevitable"
‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief
Trump appoints housing official as acting director of national intelligence
Ceasefire very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Lebanon persist, Iranian TV says
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval
Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump’s emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region’
Trump says Iran wants to make a deal, but he isn't 'satisfied'
U.S. conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
U.S. military strikes Iran as Trump says negotiations move forward for deal to end war
Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart
Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director citing husband's cancer diagnosis
ulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
President Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after Tehran fires back at countries in the region
Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter downed by Iran
Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran shot down US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
After trading missile fire, Israel and Iran pull back — for now
Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
Iran halts strikes on Israel as Trump urges 'immediate' end to strikes
Trump says he never promised 'no new wars'
Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along
House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran
Israel and Lebanon reach an agreement, but ceasefire stalls
Iran war powers rebuke shows how Trump is increasingly boxed in
Sen. Warner warns of risks from Pulte's intelligence appointment
Iran strikes Kuwait's main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again
Rubio: Never heard of Trump pick Pulte in matters involving US intelligence
Iran calls deadly attack on Kuwait retaliation for latest U.S. strikes
Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza
Trump cursed at Netanyahu in call over Lebanon escalation, sources say
Trump says 'one never knows' where negotiations will lead
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
Senior Iranian officer says return to war with U.S. seems "inevitable"
‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief
Trump appoints housing official as acting director of national intelligence
Ceasefire very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Lebanon persist, Iranian TV says
Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval
Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump’s emerging deal with Iran is `bad for the region’
Trump says Iran wants to make a deal, but he isn't 'satisfied'
U.S. conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
U.S. military strikes Iran as Trump says negotiations move forward for deal to end war
Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart
Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director citing husband's cancer diagnosis
ulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
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Monday, June 08, 2026
With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out
$32,970 for a World Cup ticket? Fans aren't fond of FIFA prices
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup teams' countries won't have to pay bonds to enter U.S.
Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections
Kansas City has paired 18 vacant storefronts with local businesses for the World Cup so far
FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000
The final batch of World Cup tickets is about to go on sale. Here are 5 things to know
Is there a more fair way to sell World Cup tickets?
Hosting the FIFA World Cup is really, really expensive. Cities are starting to demand more help
Iran pushes back after Trump says team shouldn't participate in World Cup 'for their own life and safety'
$32,970 for a World Cup ticket? Fans aren't fond of FIFA prices
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup teams' countries won't have to pay bonds to enter U.S.
Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections
Kansas City has paired 18 vacant storefronts with local businesses for the World Cup so far
FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000
The final batch of World Cup tickets is about to go on sale. Here are 5 things to know
Is there a more fair way to sell World Cup tickets?
Hosting the FIFA World Cup is really, really expensive. Cities are starting to demand more help
Iran pushes back after Trump says team shouldn't participate in World Cup 'for their own life and safety'
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Friday, June 05, 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants answers from FIFA after 'concerning' water-bottle policy change
FIFA will no longer allow fans to bring water bottles into World Cup games this summer
These World Cup games are most at-risk for dangerously hot weather
Metro Atlanta Airbnb and hotels see low bookings ahead of World Cup
Cocaine seizures spike in Kansas City ahead of World Cup matches
LA County sheriff: ICE will be at the World Cup in LA but agents won’t do enforcement
39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you
A mix of veterans and newcomers will represent the United States at the World Cup
To host the World Cup, Kansas City built a whole new transit system
$50 World Cup ticket? NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces lottery
FIFA will no longer allow fans to bring water bottles into World Cup games this summer
These World Cup games are most at-risk for dangerously hot weather
Metro Atlanta Airbnb and hotels see low bookings ahead of World Cup
Cocaine seizures spike in Kansas City ahead of World Cup matches
LA County sheriff: ICE will be at the World Cup in LA but agents won’t do enforcement
39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you
A mix of veterans and newcomers will represent the United States at the World Cup
To host the World Cup, Kansas City built a whole new transit system
$50 World Cup ticket? NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces lottery
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