News & Politics The White House Rose Garden Is Turning Into a Sculpture Garden It now has five statues. Three are on loan from a Republican megadonor and Nazi memorabilia collector. Donald Trump, Statues, White HouseJuly 21, 2026
News & Politics Court Denies Trump’s Attempt to Reinstall His Name on Kennedy Center The president’s name will remain off the building’s facade for now. Donald Trump, Kennedy CenterJuly 8, 2026
News & Politics The Weirdest Takeaways From Trump’s 162-Page Smithsonian Report We went through all 162 pages. The report takes aim at butterflies, squiggly lines, and open-ended questions. Donald Trump, National Museum of American History, SmithsonianJuly 8, 2026
Hotels | News & Politics | Things to Do The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC From the biggest national events to overlooked local gems to $250,000 hotel packages, here’s our guide to enjoying—or maybe just enduring—America’s 250th birthday in and around Washington America 250, Donald TrumpJune 23, 2026
News & Politics 3 Trump-Led Renovations Currently Underway in DC Nobody asked, but we’re getting these anyway America's 250th, Donald TrumpJune 23, 2026
News & Politics Trump’s Triumphal Arch Would Alter Monument Views and Traffic Patterns, Report Says The report from the National Park Service offers new details about how the project would obscure views of the Lincoln Memorial and change traffic around Memorial Circle. Donald TrumpJune 10, 2026
News & Politics “Epstein Reading Room” Opens in DC, Documenting Relationship With Trump The pop-up exhibit aims to honor victims and demand accountability from lawmakers. Donald Trump, Epstein Files, Jeffrey EpsteinJune 9, 2026
News & Politics Etsy Sticker Designers Are All Over the New Trump Passport Need a new passport this summer? You might be able to avoid seeing the president's face on your America 250 special edition. Donald Trump, etsy, passportMay 1, 2026
News & Politics Donald Trump Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With an IndyCar Race Around the National Mall. Here’s What We Know So Far. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Washington's first auto race in 24 years, is scheduled for August. What can we expect, and what could go wrong? America 250, Auto Racing, Donald Trump, Freedom 250 Grand PrixMarch 12, 2026
News & Politics Can Trump Actually Name the Kennedy Center After Himself? "There's no question that this is not legal." Donald Trump, Kennedy CenterDecember 19, 2025
