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France Awards Fred Ryan the Legion of Honor
The Republic of France awarded the Legion of Honor to Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., former publisher of the Washington Post and of Politico, and now, chairman of the the Ronald […]
White House Video Games Turn Trump’s Political Agenda Into Pop Culture
The White House’s new website, arcade.gov, parodies iconic titles, sparking criticism from corporations and student gamers alike. The post White House Video Games Turn Trump’s Political Agenda Into Pop Culture first appeared on The Hilltop .
New general counsel identifies staff education, tackling legal challenges as early goals at start of tenure
New General Counsel Traevena Byrd told staff she wants to help the Office of the General Counsel serve as a better resource to educate staff on legal risk at a Staff Council meeting Friday.
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.
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Published September 20Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.
The Kennedy Center: Dead or Alive?
Mr. President, please don’t assassinate the Kennedy Center. The Washington Post reports: “Leaders of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, installed by President Donald Trump, say […]
Trump blasts Federal Reserve after first interest rate hike in over three years
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump lashed out on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates for the first time in more...
Kennedy Center faces uncertain future after board votes to close it
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., was abruptly closed on Tuesday amid an ongoing legal fight involving President Trump's efforts to have his name on the building and exert control over the institution.
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Published September 16House passes bipartisan GUARD Act co-led by Gottheimer to combat financial scams targeting seniors
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday aimed at helping law enforcement investigate financial fraud and scams targeting older Americans. The Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees …
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Published September 15Families of the 67 who died in the DC midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy
The loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington,
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Published September 15Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI
The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the "Pro-Human Assembly" in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.
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Published September 14Kennedy Center board says venue could close soon due to financial woes
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Washington Post arts and government reporter Jonathan Edwards about internal documents showing the Kennedy Center could close as soon as Tuesday.