Why Trump’s Tesla Showcase Mattered to Elon Musk
A lot has changed since former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. snubbed Elon Musk at an event in 2021.
Washington (DC)
Under Pressure From Republicans, D.C. Begins Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural
The mural, which covers two city blocks, was painted in 2020.
Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near the White House
President Trump was in Florida at the time of the episode, during which a man held a gun and a confrontation ensued, the agency said.
Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety
Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.
Senators Call for Investigation of Acting U.S. Attorney in Washington
Democrats wrote to the D.C. bar association that Ed Martin, President Trump’s nominee for one of the most important U.S. attorney’s offices, “abused” his power to threaten opponents.
Hit by ‘Gut Punches,’ Scientists Band Together to Protest Trump
Stand Up for Science aims to revive a movement that started in 2017, but with an all-new team and a more focused vision.
Mike Johnson’s Top Aide, Hayden Haynes, Arrested for D.U.I. After Trump Speech, Police Say
The Capitol Police said the chief of staff to Speaker Mike Johnson was arrested for drunken driving after he backed his car into a police vehicle on Tuesday.
Trump Officials Take Down List of Federal Properties for Possible Sale
The Trump administration originally identified more than 440 federal properties that could be sold, which included the headquarters of the F.B.I. and Department of Justice.
Democratic National Committee Files Lawsuit Against Trump
The party claims President Trump’s executive order aimed at independent agencies will gut the Federal Election Commission.
As the E.P.A. Withers, Will Its Museum Follow?
Tucked away near the White House is a tribute to the environmental agency and its history — for the time being, anyway.