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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Pandulf II, Lombard prince passed away. In 1399, Peter Parler, German architect, designed St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge (born 1330) passed away. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1841, Otto Wagner, Austrian architect, designed the Austrian Postal Savings Bank and Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station (died 1918) was born. In 1927, Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870) passed away. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in the nation's capital is getting another review

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Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in the nation's capital is getting another review

President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline is getting another hearing from the federal agency whose approval he needs to build it.

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The Daily Beast

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· Jun 29, 2026

Peeling Plywood Turns Trump’s ‘Temu’ Triumphal Arch Into Laughing Stock

Kevin Dietsch / Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch might be intended as a monument for the ages, but a tacky mock-up of the proposed structure didn’t survive the weekend unscathed.Trump, 80, has sparked backlash for charging ahead with plans to erect the 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery, despite pushback from veterans’ groups, his own planning commission, and the public at large. The structure forms part of a broader MAGA makeover across the nation’s capital that critics say is designed to remodel the city in Trump’s own image.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Florida Politics

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· Jul 5, 2026

Touring Donald Trump’s Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation’s capital

Under Trump, major facelifts have swept over many areas and monuments of the nation's capital. The post Touring Donald Trump’s Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation’s capital appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

DailyNewsHungary

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· Jul 5, 2026

Luxury empire in city inhabited by tens of thousands of Hungarians lands in US President Trump’s wealth declaration

A massive Trump-branded luxury development planned in a Transylvanian city has appeared in an official U.S. government financial disclosure for the first time. Meanwhile, Bucharest is planning a Donald Trump-themed America Park. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/luxury-empire-cluj-trump-declaration/

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump's proposed arch gets preliminary site approval

President Trump’s proposal to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in Virginia across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., cleared an initial federal review Thursday, allowing the plans to proceed despite pushback from historic and architectural preservationists. The National Capital Planning Commission, which includes three Trump appointees, voted 8-1 to approve preliminary site and building plans...

Rolling Stone

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· Jul 9, 2026

Inside the Slow Death of the Kennedy Center

The national arts and culture center was a bipartisan dream made real — until Trump took it over

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 9, 2026

WATCH LIVE: National Capital Planning Commission considers Trump's triumphal arch plan

President Donald Trump's plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation's capital is getting another review from the federal commission whose approval he needs, but the agency's staff says the project should be revised before it gets the go-ahead.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump’s plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation’s capital won initial approval Thursday from a key federal commission. The National Capital Planning Commission voted to approve preliminary site and building plans for the 250-foot (76-meter) arch the Republican president wants to build on a traffic circle at the Virginia end of Memorial []

AllSides

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump says Reflecting Pool 'in full use,' confirms DC golf course work

President Donald Trump said that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall is in full use after an algae bloom in the pool and portions of the blue paint applied during renovations he commissioned began peeling off earlier this month. Trump's June 28 social media post came after a tour of Washington, DC, landmarks during which he declared that many of the monuments were completely renovated and restored and announced plans for a renovation of a golf course facility in the district.

Wirepoints

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· Jul 1, 2026

America’s Presidential Libraries: An Arms Race Landing in Chicago – Chicago Contrarian

The progression from birthplace cottage, to preserved home, to federal archive, to monumental campus tracks the growth of the presidency itself. America’s presidential institutions preserve history, but they also manufacture memory. Their buildings tell us not only who presidents were, but how they and their admirers want the nation to see them. The tension between scholarship and commemoration will persist, because every library must serve two masters: the historical record, with all its complications, and the presidential image its founders understandably hope to promote.

Off The Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump visiting Mount Rushmore to mark US 250th celebrations

President Donald Trump on Friday travels to Mount Rushmore, the granite mountain in South Dakota where the heads of four American presidents ​are carved, as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the ‌United States. The trip is a prelude to the big event celebrating the anniversary on Saturday night in Washington, when Trump []...Click to read more

DNyuz

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· Jun 26, 2026

What to Know About Trump’s Claims of Vandalism at the Reflecting Pool

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was supposed to be the centerpiece of President Trump’s makeover of Washington. His administration spent 16.4 million on its renovation, giving out no-bid contracts to improve its filtration system and to spread blue waterproof coating across its large concrete floor. But just days after the pool was largely refilled with []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump ancam penjara terhadap sesiapa rosakkan kolam ikonik

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump, pada Isnin mengancam untuk ‘memenjarakan’ sesiapa yang cuba merosakkan salah satu projek pengubahsuaian ikoniknya, iaitu Kolam Pantulan di Memorial Lincoln, Washington, yang kini menjadi polemik politik. Trump telah melantik kontraktor untuk mengeringkan kolam sepanjang 610 meter itu dan mengecatnya dengan warna biru bendera Amerik”. Namun, tidak lama selepas ... Read more The post Trump ancam penjara terhadap sesiapa rosakkan kolam ikonik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency

President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline has won initial approval from a key federal agency.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 22, 2026

Repairs to begin ‘immediately’ for Washington pool renovation: Trump

Repairs to begin ‘immediately’ for Washington pool renovation: Trump

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 22, 2026

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Faces New Repairs After Algae Bloom, Peeling Coating

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s renovation was intended to be a showcase project ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

NBC News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trump: 'Americans did not bow before a king'

During a speech at Mount Rushmore to kick off America's 250th anniversary celebrations, President Trump repeatedly invoked America's unique identity and culture.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 9, 2026

King Manor Museum in Queens explores ideals that continue to shape America

King Manor Museum in Queens explores ideals that continue to shape America

Irish News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Washington Reflecting Pool damage case

President Donald Trump ordered a multimillion-dollar renovation of the landmark.

Irish Star

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· Jun 25, 2026

'I went to Donald Trump's new $14M Reflecting Pool, and 1 thing surprised me’

EXCLUSIVE: After months of Trump boasting and bragging about how wonderful the new Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool would be, and then week of algae-filled chaos, I took a trip to Washington, D.C. to see what the fuss was all about

Just the news

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump touts beauty of Reflecting Pool as suspected vandals arrested

Trump oversaw a renovation of the iconic pool, situated between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, as part of his broader effort to renovate Washington, D.C.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 5, 2026

Albanian court frees protesters who rallied against Kushner-linked resort

The planned resort linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law has become a flashpoint for anti-government protests

URL Media

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· Jul 9, 2026

Public Art Installation at American Dream Mall Celebrates World Cup

World Cup fans can check out a new public art installation at the American Dream mall, including soccer-themed paintings and events staged throughout the shopping destination. Run by the Bridge [] The post Public Art Installation at American Dream Mall Celebrates World Cup appeared first on URL Media.

Financial Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

An American birthday worth celebrating

Though its founding ideals are threatened, the US has the capacity for renewal

Article | The Nation

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump’s Reflecting Pool Renovations Are a Total Disaster

Chris Lehmann The president’s attempt to make his mark on the National Mall has become a big, wet mess. The post Trump’s Reflecting Pool Renovations Are a Total Disaster appeared first on The Nation.

Salon

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· Jul 12, 2026

The story Lindsey Graham mourners are telling

Tributes reveals legacy defined beyond Trump, instead by decades of friendships, foreign policy and public service

Variety

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· Jun 29, 2026

John Oliver Exposes Trump and Fox News’ Jesse Watters Over Reflecting Pool Conspiracies

On Sunday night, John Oliver took aim at Trump’s sparsely attended Great American State Fair before focusing his ire on Trump’s other recent catastrophe: the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool continues to be an absolute trainwreck,” offered the “Last Week Tonight” host. “It’s been plagued by enormous pools []

USA TODAY

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump White House makeover extends to iconic main entrance columns

Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Trump expands his makeover to the iconic columns outside the main entrance. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

KTLA 5

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· Jun 30, 2026

Stephen Colbert's Late Show Sign Finds New Home in West Hollywood

The iconic illuminated sign from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has found a new home atop WeHo Bistro in West Hollywood. Acquired through an auction benefiting World Central Kitchen, the restaurant owner plans to preserve this piece of television history as a public display. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Engineering News-Record

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· Jul 10, 2026

NCPC Grants Preliminary Approval for Trump Monumental Arch

The National Capital Planning Commission advanced plans for a 250-ft Monumental Arch after reviewing expanded engineering documents detailing construction, infrastructure and traffic improvements.

CNN

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trump wants to build the world’s tallest arch. For now, he gets this

CNN's Betsy Klein takes a close up look at a mock version of an arch at the National Mall that President Trump hopes to build in the future.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump wants his face on Mount Rushmore

Trump wants his face on Mount Rushmore

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 28, 2026

America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump’s presidency is testing how far it’s come

The 250th anniversary of America’s liberation from a king kicked off with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall by President Donald Trump, whose face already stares down from banners fluttering from federal buildings across the nation’s capital. The images illustrate how the Republican president has dominated daily life since returning to power and, to [] The post America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump’s presidency is testing how far it’s come appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Bisnow News

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· Jul 9, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Google To Occupy 600K SF Of Redeveloped Chicago Landmark

Plans for Google's highly anticipated Thompson Center redevelopment are nearing completion, almost four years after the tech giant announced its intent to move into the iconic Central Loop building, with the company expected to occupy more than half of...

BBC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 23, 2026

Abdulla Al Hamed at Forbes Building the Future Summit: Cohesive national narrative guides global investment flows

Abdulla Al Hamed at Forbes Building the Future Summit: Cohesive national narrative guides global investment flows

The Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump claims vandals slashed Reflecting Pool surface he boasted was knife-proof

Donald Trump boasted about the durability of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool weeks before announcing the site would need to be drained again.

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump Joins Freedom 250 for Roosevelt Presidential Library Opening

President Donald Trump travels to Medora, North Dakota, to join Freedom 250 organizers, federal officials, and distinguished guests for the historic grand opening and dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Taking place on July 1 as a cornerstone event of America’s semiquincentennial celebration, Trump’s keynote address honors the 26th president’s enduring legacy of bold []

Talking Points Memo

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· Jun 22, 2026

The Reflecting Pool as a Reflection of Trump’s Corruption and Tin-Potism

Peak Trumpism After President Donald Trump’s boastful, 16 million-plus makeover of the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial was spoiled...

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