State officials joined the president as the areas were opened for grazing, recreation, logging, and other developments. President Donald Trump issued proclamations this week to reduce the size…
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President Trump Hosts 250 Grand Prix Drivers at White House
The race will be held in Washington, D.C., next month. President Donald Trump hosted a Grand Prix Showcase at the White House on Monday, highlighting drivers and other…
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DOJ Reports Indictment of Lincoln Memorial Pool Vandal
The man is a former Olympian canoeist. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the indictment of a Maryland man, a former three-time Olympic canoeist, for felony destruction of a…
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The damage was done to the bottom of the newly repaired and renovated monument. President Donald Trump reported this week that suspects have been arrested for vandalism to…
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Interior and Transportation Secretaries Celebrate Restoration of Columbus Circle
The more than 100-year-old structure had not functioned since 2007. President Trump’s administration continues to repair and restore monuments, fountains, and other structures in the nation’s capital and…
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National Park Service Waives Entry Fees For Memorial Day
Acting director said, “We invite everyone to spend this day honoring those who gave their lives, reflecting on our shared history and connecting with the parks and memorials…
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Interior Department Reports Early Completion of Tidal Basin Seawall Reconstruction
The project strengthens flood protection around major Washington memorials. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the early completion of the first phase of the Tidal Basin seawall…
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President’s Executive Order Establishes Task Force for D.C.
The group will oversee graffiti cleaning and monuments preservation, as well as aid law enforcement with deportations. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week that establishes…
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President Trump Creates Task Force for U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebration
He reinstated orders to protect American historical monuments and create a National Garden of American Heroes. President Donald Trump has established a White House Task Force on Celebrating…
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President to Designate National Monument in Springfield, IL
The designated area was the scene where the 1908 Springfield Race Riot began. President Joe Biden will designate a historic local jail building in Springfield, Illinois, as a…
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