Federal Panel Reviews Proposal for Permanent Fencing Around Lafayette Square
A federal advisory commission considered plans to enclose Lafayette Square with permanent fencing amid security concerns raised by the Trump administration.
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A federal advisory commission considered plans to enclose Lafayette Square with permanent fencing amid security concerns raised by the Trump administration.
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The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027 passed narrowly in the House despite Democratic opposition over its cost, Iran war involvement, and voting restrictions tied to the bill.
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Joe Lombardo’s campaign report claims Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford’s policy proposals would cost $18.1 billion over four years, a figure Ford’s team disputes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 11:22 AM
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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a Vermont judge's order to release Mohsen Mahdawi, allowing for his potential re-arrest amid ongoing deportation efforts.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 2:16 AM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appear before a Senate committee to discuss escalating war with Iran and defend a $67 billion Pentagon funding request.
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Antonio Guterres will be the first UN secretary-general in 16 years to visit Cyprus, aiming to restart stalled negotiations on the island's long-standing division.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 20, 2026, 8:37 PMpolitics
The proposed federal minimum wage increase to $25 per hour includes a controversial provision to eliminate the tip credit for restaurant workers, raising concerns about its impact on the hospitality industry.
Reason | Jul 18, 2026, 12:01 PMworld
New rules cap student visas at four years and restrict foreign journalists' stays, with Chinese nationals facing even shorter limits, sparking criticism from media rights groups.
France 24 English | Jul 16, 2026, 10:43 PMgeneral
House Oversight Chairman James Comer introduced a bill requiring congressional approval for any new or increased taxes or fees passed by the D.C. Council.
Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 3:34 PMus
The National Park Service swapped out panels detailing the lives of enslaved people at George Washington’s home with new ones sympathetic to enslavers, sparking criticism and ongoing legal challenges from Philadelphia.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 11:52 AMpolitics
The Department of Homeland Security plans to rescind a Biden-era rule, allowing immigration officers to factor in use of taxpayer-funded benefits like Medicaid and housing assistance when deciding green card applications.
CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 11:16 AMgeneral
Department of Homeland Security highlights fentanyl seizures and cross-border apprehensions as concerns grow over northern border vulnerabilities.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 9:43 AMworld
Panels at Philadelphia's President's House memorial, which highlighted enslaved people under George Washington, were replaced under a 2025 executive order, sparking criticism over a softened historical narrative.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 16, 2026, 1:30 AMpolitics
The Defense Department proposes a legislative change to exempt certain controlled unclassified information from public disclosure, raising concerns about government transparency.
CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:50 PMpolitics
President Ursula von der Leyen announces plans for an age-verification scheme to restrict minors' access to social media, while a notable U.S. lawsuit involving author Neil Gaiman emerges.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:57 PMworld
Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 PMgeneral
Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno plans to circulate legislation mirroring a 1993 proposal by former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid aimed at redefining birthright citizenship and cutting immigration.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 1:20 PMus
As a severe heatwave grips the US, more than 1,600 Department of Energy webpages offering guidance on energy savings and grid protection have been deleted, coinciding with the Trump administration’s proposal to weaken appliance efficiency standards.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:52 AMpolitics
A recent proposal aims to return the power of selecting U.S. senators to state legislatures, a move advocated by conservative voices.
National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 4:04 AMpolitics
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress seeking over $228 million for the Supreme Court's next fiscal year budget, emphasizing a significant rise in threats against the judiciary.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 4:34 PMShowing 1-21 of 21 articles.