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Dozens of Democrats plan to skip or resist Trump’s State of the Union, opting for counterprogramming such as the National Mall’s “People’s State of the Union” and other events, while some lawmakers attend the address or coordinate alternative protests; the move signals a strategic shift from in-chamber protests to varied demonstrations while continuing to oppose the president’s remarks.
At the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington, governors including Wes Moore and Kevin Stitt attended a White House dinner, with President Trump speaking at a NGA breakfast, marking the close of a turbulent week for state leaders in the nation’s capital.
Allegations from at least two female staffers say Dr. Shawn DeRemer, husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, sexually assaulted them at the Labor Department building. He has not been charged but has been barred from the agency’s headquarters as investigations by the Washington Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit and the department’s inspector general proceed, with one incident reportedly captured on security video. The NYT and MS Now reported the claims; a police report mentions forced sexual contact in December, and officials did not immediately comment.
A large banner featuring President Donald Trump was hung from the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., with National Guard members nearby as photographers captured the moment on February 19, 2026.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will cap the North American leg of the Land of Hope and Dreams tour with a May 27 show at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., concluding a 20-date protest tour that began in Minneapolis and runs March 31–May 27.
President Donald Trump plans to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington, D.C., marking the rollout of his peace initiative this month.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro walked back an earlier threat to jail anyone bringing a gun into Washington, D.C., after fierce backlash from GOP lawmakers and gun-rights groups. She later said DC law requires handgun licensing and that enforcement will target unlawful carry, not licensed gun owners, a stance echoed by criticism from the NRA and several Republicans. The episode highlights ongoing tensions over gun rights and rhetoric surrounding firearms in the capital.
NBC News reports that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that anyone bringing a gun into Washington, D.C. would go to jail, sparking swift conservative backlash; she later clarified she was targeting unlawful carry, while GOP lawmakers and gun-rights groups pushed back and reaffirmed Second Amendment rights amid broader debates on gun policy and recent related incidents.
President Donald Trump announced a roughly two-year closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations costing about $200 million, a move that shocked center staff and board members and, per a Washington Post letter, brought the National Symphony Orchestra’s future into focus.
DOJ lawyer Ed Martin, a figure tied to Trump-aligned investigations, is reportedly being sidelined from pursuing political foes and will focus on the U.S. Pardon Attorney role; sources say his duties are narrowed after a feud with Deputy AG Todd Blanche, with potential departure from DOJ or a move to the White House.
President Donald Trump is pushing to build a 250-foot Independence Arch in Memorial Circle near Arlington, modeled on Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The plan would alter traffic patterns, loom over the Potomac, and heighten controversy as architectural experts warn about scale and its impact on surrounding memorials; the project faces legal challenges and uncertainty over cost (Axios cited about $100 million funded by donors) and authorities’ approval process.
Fox Sports will televise The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar street race planned for Aug. 23 in Washington, D.C., as part of President Trump’s 250th birthday celebrations; the race, which would be the first IndyCar street event in the capital, is to run near the National Mall with monuments showcased and expedited permits from the Interior and Transportation departments, with Penske Entertainment and Fox heavily involved in bringing it to life.
President Donald Trump announced an IndyCar street race through Washington, D.C., as part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, signing an executive order with Penske to route the race via landmarks like the National Mall. The order directs transportation and interior departments to designate a suitable route within two weeks, and organizers say the event will be free to the public.
President Donald Trump announced plans for a summer IndyCar street race through Washington, D.C., with a route that includes Pennsylvania Avenue, tying the event to his public calendar and White House activities.
President Trump signs an executive order to launch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first INDYCAR street race in Washington, D.C. near the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, directing permits, safety measures, and FAA coordination for aerial photography while highlighting American motor racing heritage and innovation.