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Politics · United StatesWashington, D.C. elects first new mayor in 12 years as Janeese Lewis George leads
Voters in Washington, D.C. are choosing a new mayor for the first time since 2014. Council member Janeese Lewis George, a democratic socialist, captured 54% of the Democratic primary and has pledged to resist further federal intervention, while facing Green Party, independent and write‑in challengers.
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Politics · United StatesWashington DC power outage hits Foggy Bottom before elections
A power outage affected over 1,100 Pepco customers in Washington D.C.'s Foggy Bottom and downtown areas on November 2. The disruption was attributed to a substation failure and occurred the day before the US midterm elections, leading to class cancellations at George Washington University.
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Politics · United StatesTrump announces East Potomac Golf Course closure for renovations
President Donald Trump announced plans to close the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C. for 15 months of renovations, beginning November 15. The announcement comes despite a federal judge's order to halt redevelopment plans.
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Politics · United StatesFlight attendants raise safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch
The union representing thousands of flight attendants has voiced safety concerns regarding President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The union president stated the structure compounds existing safety issues and could pose risks to air traffic.
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Politics · United StatesNational Guard member arrested with firearm in DC
A National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C., was arrested on Monday for carrying an unauthorized firearm. Spec. Jakob Noonan, 22, of the Oklahoma Guard, was stopped by U.S. Park Police for an expired tag. He stated the firearm was registered in Oklahoma but he lacked a D.C. permit.
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Politics · United StatesKennedy Center Honors to move venue amid building closure
The Kennedy Center Honors will move from its traditional home to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., for the December 7 ceremony. The main building has been closed since September 15 for safety assessments and renovations.
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Politics · United StatesTrump arch will harm historic sites, officials say
Federal officials have acknowledged that President Donald Trump's planned 250-foot arch will cause unavoidable harm to historic sites, including Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. Despite these concerns, they maintain the project must proceed at its proposed location.
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Trump administration to begin excavation for Washington arch
Excavation for a planned 250-foot-tall arch in Washington, D.C. is set to begin within two weeks, the Trump administration announced. The project faces a lawsuit and criticism over its potential impact on historic sightlines.
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National Park Service report backs Trump arch despite sightline disruption
A National Park Service report supports President Donald Trump's proposed arch, acknowledging it will disrupt sightlines between numerous Washington landmarks. The report states the location is historically appropriate despite preservation concerns, and that avoiding project effects would compromise its purpose.
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Politics · United StatesKennedy Center delays Trump name restoration until after 8 September
The Kennedy Center told a federal court it will not restore Donald Trump’s name to its facade before 8 September, following a judge’s order to remove it in May. The board also voted to close the venue for two years of renovations and rename its plaza after Trump, prompting further legal challenges.
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Politics · United StatesIndyCar Freedom 250 race in Washington to feature Trump honorary lap
President Donald Trump will take an honorary lap around the 1.66-mile IndyCar Freedom 250 course in Washington, DC, on 18 August 2026. The race, part of the U.S. 250th anniversary events, passes landmarks including the White House and Capitol Hill.
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Politics · United StatesJudge allows paint tests on Eisenhower Building to proceed despite preservationists' objections
A federal judge ruled that paint tests on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building can proceed, rejecting preservationists' request for an injunction. The tests, covering 8 square feet of the exterior, are part of a proposed $7.5m repainting plan by the Trump administration. Plaintiffs argue the project could damage the 19th-century landmark.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesJudge releases Melissa Farris charged with vandalising World War II Memorial
A U.S. judge ordered the release of Melissa Farris, accused of vandalising the World War II Memorial in Washington, with conditions including avoiding the site. Farris faces felony charges, and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro criticised the decision. Reports diverged on whether the release was routine or controversial.
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World War II Memorial in Washington vandalised with bubbles and graffiti
The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was vandalised on 13 August 2026 when soap bubbles flooded its fountains and pink graffiti reading 'Clean hands, dirty money' was sprayed on the stone. Police closed the area and are treating the incident as potential vandalism.
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Politics · United StatesTrump’s $16m Reflecting Pool repairs fail weeks after completion
President Donald Trump’s $16 million repair of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has unravelled within weeks, with peeling sealant and returning algae. The National Park Service, facing workforce cuts and political pressure, has blamed vandalism while prosecutors dismissed charges against a man accused of damaging the pool.
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Christine Grady gives middle finger to photographer after Fauci contempt vote
Christine Grady, wife of Dr. Anthony Fauci, raised her middle finger to a photographer outside their Washington, DC home on 7 August 2026. The incident followed a Senate committee vote to hold Fauci in contempt, with outlets on the right and left reporting the gesture but differing in emphasis and framing.
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National Guard deployment in Washington extended to 2029 at $1.4bn cost
The U.S. Defense Department has extended the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029, with an estimated cost of $1.4 billion. The move, ordered by President Donald Trump in 2025, has drawn criticism from local officials and Democrats over costs and city autonomy.
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