WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, ordered the Trump administration to suspend construction of a proposed $400 million ballroom at the White House, a project that involved demolishing the historic East Wing. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction requested by a preservation advocacy group, temporarily halting further work on the project. The ruling represents a significant legal setback for former President Donald Trump?

Giant gold toilet throne appears near Lincoln Memo

A security incident unfolded near the White House early Wednesday morning after a van crashed into a barricade at Lafayette Square, prompting authorities to lock down parts of downtown Washington, D.C. Police confirmed that the vehicle struck a gate located just north of the White House, an area that is typically crowded with tourists, office workers and government staff during the morning hours. Law enforcement officials quickly responded to the scene and secured the surrounding area as a p

WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is preparing to assign additional agents to Washington, D.C., as part of an ongoing federal effort aimed at reducing violent crime across the nation’s capital. Officials say the move will strengthen the work already being carried out by the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, a collaborative initiative involving federal and local law enforcement agencies. According to an FBI spokesperson, a small group of newly trained agents grad

WASHINGTON — DC Water officials said recent snow and rain have not worsened contamination levels linked to the Potomac sewer line failure, even as crews confront new engineering hurdles and unresolved questions about how repair costs will be divided. The agency confirmed that Mayor Muriel Bowser previously sought full federal reimbursement for the sewer collapse under disaster aid provisions. However, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicated Monday that the current agreement cov

The Indian government has decided to reschedule a planned visit by its trade delegation to Washington, DC, following fresh uncertainty triggered by the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down former president Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. Officials indicated that the move reflects a cautious approach as both sides assess the legal and strategic implications of the ruling on the ongoing India-US trade deal discussions. The Indian delegation, led by chief negotiator Darpa

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the United States will contribute $10 billion to the newly formed Board of Peace, a central element of his 20-point plan aimed at stabilising and rebuilding Gaza. Speaking at the board’s inaugural meeting in Washington, Trump told representatives from nearly 50 countries that the United States intended to play a leading financial role in the initiative, though questions remain about how the funding will be sourced amid the administration’s

WASHINGTON — A prolonged stretch of frigid temperatures has gripped the Washington, D.C., region, leaving portions of the Potomac River covered in ice and prompting renewed safety warnings from local authorities who say the frozen surface is far more dangerous than it appears. Officials report that the recent cold snap has caused sections of the river near the Georgetown waterfront to freeze over, creating the illusion of a solid walking surface. Police say they have already recei

WASHINGTON — A political art collective known as The Secret Handshake has installed a large-scale protest display near the U.S. Capitol, featuring a 10-foot-tall birthday card referencing an alleged message sent by President Donald Trump to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The installation appeared overnight along 3rd Street Northwest, across from the Capitol grounds between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive, and is timed to coincide with Epstein’s birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

WASHINGTON — The first day of Kwanzaa was observed in Southeast Washington with a gathering that brought together multiple generations to reflect on culture, history, and community. Nearly 150 people filled two rooms of the Anacostia Community Museum as families assembled to mark the start of the weeklong celebration, which runs from December 26 through January 1. The event centered on storytelling led by Mama Ayo, a longtime cultural educator who has spent decades teaching the pr

Workers on Friday added President Donald Trump’s name to the exterior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, marking the latest visible step following a recent decision by the institution’s board to adopt a new name. The change comes one day after the board voted to rename the landmark venue as the “Trump-Kennedy Center,” a move that has quickly drawn attention in Washington and beyond due to the center’s national prominence and its statutory ties to Congress. The r

President Donald Trump has introduced a strikingly unconventional transformation to the White House’s historical displays, turning a traditional walkway honoring former presidents into a sharply worded political statement. Along the West Colonnade near the Rose Garden, newly installed plaques beneath presidential portraits present blunt assessments of Trump’s predecessors while offering an expansive portrayal of his own record in office. The changes have drawn immediate attention from vis

WASHINGTON — A symbolic farewell is being planned in the nation’s capital this weekend as residents gather to mark the end of US penny production, following the federal government’s decision to stop minting the one-cent coin. The event, scheduled for Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial, reflects a mix of civic ritual, historical reflection, and public response to a monetary change that closes a chapter stretching back more than two centuries. Organizers describe the gathering as

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has told a federal court that construction of a new White House ballroom must proceed, arguing that national security concerns and presidential authority outweigh objections raised by a historic preservation organization seeking to halt the project. The position was outlined in a detailed court filing submitted Monday in response to a lawsuit challenging the demolition of the East Wing and the planned expansion of the Executive Mansion. The la

United States President Donald Trump issued an unusually direct intervention in Honduras’s national politics on Friday, stating that Washington could withdraw financial support for the Central American nation if his preferred presidential candidate, Nasry “Tito” Asfura, does not win the upcoming election. The remarks were posted on his Truth Social platform just two days before Hondurans head to the polls on Sunday. Trump simultaneously revealed that he intends to grant a pardon to form

Two United States National Guard soldiers were critically injured on Wednesday in a targeted shooting just a short distance from the White House, in what authorities have described as one of the most serious security incidents near the presidential district in recent years. The attack occurred at the Farragut West metro station, a busy transit hub situated only two blocks from the presidential complex, heightening concerns about public safety and the vulnerability of high-profile locations in

President Donald Trump drew sharp criticism on Thursday after publishing a series of social media posts that appeared to endorse extreme punishment, including the death penalty, for six Democratic lawmakers who previously served in the military or intelligence community. His comments, shared on TruthSocial, immediately prompted condemnation from Virginia’s Democratic senators and renewed concerns about escalating political rhetoric in the United States. Trump’s posts were writte