Tag: Washington (DC)
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Trump Cites National Security as He Faces Pushback on Press Ban, D.C. Arch and More
The president is increasingly invoking the rationale while facing legal challenges to his plans, even in more curious cases like his triumphal arch, which he says will now include snipers and drones.
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One Issue That Could Upend Fragile U.S.-China Ties: Taiwan Arms
As Beijing presses President Trump to freeze a proposed $14 billion weapons sale to the island, Taiwan is trying to show that its security is in U.S. interests.
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Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers
The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security.
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The Kennedy Center Is Trump’s Most Grotesque Obsession
Nothing has so thoroughly highlighted his indefatigable petulance.
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Kennedy Center Supporters Rally Amid Fears of Trump’s Demolition
Photos of President Trump reviewing a poster board with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED” spurred the largest gathering yet in support of the performing arts institution.
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Kennedy Center Closure Prompts Legal Fight Over Trump-Backed Renovation
The federal judge denied a Democratic lawmaker’s request for an emergency hearing on the closure, which began on Tuesday.
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Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order
The announcement came after President Trump said he would cancel a $257 million renovation of the venue if his name is not returned to the building.