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Aggregated District of Columbia News Articles

• US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
  
  Negotiations have progressed in recent months, according to multiple officials familiar, with the White House optimistic of reaching a deal.
  BBC News.  Tue, 12 May 2026 11:44:16 GMT.
• The Hidden Politics Of FIFA World Cup Sponsorships
  
  Some of FIFA's World Cup sponsors pose competitive and possibly security threats to the U.S., which will be a source of concern for government officials in Washington DC
  By Simon Chadwick , Contributor.  Forbes.  Tue, 12 May 2026 03:38:14 -0400.
• Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for White House ballroom security
  
  Republicans returning to Washington on Monday are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Donald Trump's ballroom at the White House.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 12 May 2026 02:39:00 GMT.
• Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
  
  President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
  CBS News.  Mon, 11 May 2026 19:37:49 -0400.
• Trump hosts Indiana Hoosiers at White House as QB Fernando Mendoza Misses Party (but calls in)
  
  President Trump welcomed the Indiana Hoosiers to the White House to celebrate their historic 2025 college football playoff national championship win.
  Fox News.  Mon, 11 May 2026 17:19:06 -0400.
• EXCLUSIVE: Trump Hosts Law Enforcement Leaders at White House for Police Week Dinner
  
  'Honoring these heroes'
  Reagan Reese.  Daily Caller.  Mon, 11 May 2026 20:45:50 +0000.
• RFK Jr. Is Driving a Vast Inquiry Into Vaccines, Despite His Public Silence
  
  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has toned down his public criticism of vaccines, under orders from the White House. But inside his department, a sprawling research effort is a top priority.
  Christina Jewett and Sheryl Gay Stolberg.  New York Times.  Mon, 11 May 2026 20:02:04 +0000.
• White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE
  
  The Senate is returning to Washington to resume work on funding immigration agencies with a package that includes $1 billion for the renovation of the White House East Wing.
  CBS News.  Mon, 11 May 2026 15:35:49 -0400.
• Trump 'would-be assassin' Cole Tomas Allen pleads not guilty
  
  Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces four federal charges stemming from the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 11 May 2026 14:41:57 GMT.
• Scientists Press Congress on Dismissal of National Science Foundation Board and Research Funding
  
  The slowed pace of grants by the National Science Foundation, under attack from the White House, could put the United States at a disadvantage with China, the scientists warned.
  Adam Sella.  New York Times.  Mon, 11 May 2026 09:03:39 +0000.
• Trump touts 'American Flag Blue' paint job on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
  
  The renovation of the Washington DC monument is one of President Trump's efforts to beautify the capital ahead of the nation's 250th birthday.
  BBC News.  Sun, 10 May 2026 17:45:28 GMT.
• Rally erupts at California girls' track meet amid trans feud between White House and Newsom's office
  
  California girls' track and field state tournament opening round sparked protests for the second year over trans athlete participation in Yorba Linda.
  Fox News.  Sat, 09 May 2026 12:56:19 -0400.

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