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Trump’s monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.

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President Trump has triggered a firestorm of lawsuits over his plans to remake Washington, D.C. – from constructing a 250-foot arch that would dwarf the nearby Lincoln Memorial, to demolishing the East Wing of the White House for a ballroom. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes looks at the president’s efforts to reshape … Read more

Trump’s monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.

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Vietnam veteran Shaun Byrnes had always planned to one day be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Now, he’s not so sure. “I’m entitled to be buried there, and so are my colleagues,” he said. “But we’re all reconsidering. It’s gonna depend on whether this arch goes up.” Why? “It’s disrespectful,” Byrnes said. “It’s wrong.” Byrnes … Read more

NASA chief Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapproval

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over Washington, D.C., in a flyover Saturday — with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger — despite safety objections from the Federal Aviation Administration. In an unusual move, a senior adviser to the NASA administrator petitioned the FAA on behalf of Isaacman’s private jet company, … Read more

Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber Brian Cole Jr. isn’t covered by Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons

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A federal judge rejected a motion to dismiss the criminal charges against the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, finding that President Trump’s sweeping pardons of the rioters were “expressly limited” to those who … Read more

Money for repairs to national parks going to D.C. beautification projects

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About 400 sites managed by the National Park Service are facing a maintenance backlog estimated at more than $24 billion, but the money aimed for repairs is being diverted. The Washington Post reports the Trump administration has used at least $90 million from national park entry fees to help pay for beautification efforts in the … Read more

Air quality alerts in and around D.C. warn of

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People in and around Washington, D.C., are experiencing a substantial dip in air quality on Sunday, with officials warning that any amount of exposure to the outdoors could potentially come with health consequences. Researchers connected the shift in pollution levels to massive fireworks displays held to celebrate July 4th on Saturday night. A “purple” air … Read more

National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C.

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C. 01:43 UP NEXT Watch: Salute to America event evacuees sing National Anthem 00:53 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show to start early due to weather 02:15 Massive … Read more