How the Trump Arch Could Change Protected Views Around the National Mall

Federal review found the arch would harm 37 historic sites; the government then changed the rules to proceed anyway.

Federal review found the arch would harm 37 historic sites; the government then changed the rules to proceed anyway.

The National Park Service identified 37 historic properties adversely affected by the proposed 250-foot arch, forcing mandatory federal consultation on mitigation.

Federal courts block Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, ruling the President cannot modify public property without congressional approval—even with private funding.

Below-ground security infrastructure can continue during the 14-day appeal window, but the appeals court halted all above-ground ballroom work without congressional approval.

D.C. Circuit blocks Trump's $400 million White House ballroom without congressional approval, but Supreme Court appeal keeps the case alive.

CMS is asking public input on replacing the AMA's coding system and rewarding primary care over procedures; comments due September 14, 2026.

See why Republicans openly clash over Trump's tariffs—and how votes, court rulings, and prices expose the split before 2026.

Untangle Trump's $5.6M court-ordered payment to E. Jean Carroll from the separate, still-unpaid $83.3M defamation judgment.

A federal judge forced the Trump DOJ to withdraw subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters over national security reporting, finding First Amendment violations.

Trump scrapped a Strait of Hormuz toll within 24 hours and is re-imposing tariffs the Supreme Court banned—using different legal statutes to achieve the same end.