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Trump moves ahead with an array of construction and redesign projects across Washington
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President Donald Trump has announced or begun a wide-ranging set of construction and renovation efforts in Washington, D.C., from resurfacing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to pursuing a new White House ballroom and proposed monument projects tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary in July 2026. Several initiatives have prompted lawsuits, procedural disputes and public backlash, even as federal planning bodies continue to review and, in some cases, approve the proposals.
Milli Vanilli announced they will not perform at the upcoming Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C. Several other artists have also distanced themselves from the festival. The 16-day event is scheduled for June 25 to July 10 at the National Mall.
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After decades of debate over custody, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were moved from the Library of Congress to the National Archives in Washington on December 13, 1952. The transfer ended a long dispute and placed the documents in a new shrine designed for their protection.
CNET has ranked Verizon Fios as the best internet service provider in Washington, DC, due to its symmetrical speeds and stable pricing from $35 to $110 monthly. Xfinity leads for high-speed options up to 2 gigabits per second at $70, while Astound Broadband offers the cheapest plan at $30 for 300Mbps. The city's median download speed stands at 253Mbps, with fiber and cable options widely available.
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President Donald Trump has begun demolishing the East Wing of the White House to construct a 90,000-square-foot ballroom costing $300 million. The project, designed by architect James McCrery, features Corinthian columns, arched windows, and gold chandeliers. Donors include foundations and companies such as Amazon and Apple.