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Ceiling Collapse Reignites Trump Renovation Fight at Kennedy Center
A section of the grand foyer ceiling fell Friday, and the center's Trump-aligned board is using it to push for a $250 million, two-year closure despite a federal judge's order blocking the plan.
Arson Charge Filed as Washington Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Structures
Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels confirmed the arrest of Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, charged with first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire.
Spokane Wildfires Destroy 600 Structures, Force 60,000 to Flee
The Spokane Complex Fire has burned more than 7,700 acres across three fronts, prompting state officials to seek a federal disaster declaration from President Trump.
Nvidia's Huang Lobbies Against AI Safety Rules as Company Hits $2.7 Trillion
Jensen Huang told lawmakers to dismiss AI safety fears in closed-door Capitol Hill meetings, a direct push to block regulations that could cut into Nvidia's chip dominance.
House Republican Pushes Full Government Stock Ban—Power Players Face Divestment
Rep. Adam Smith (R-GA) introduced a bill to prohibit stock trading by all three branches, forcing hundreds of officials into blind trusts or divestment
WHCD Security Breach Exposes Political Vulnerability, Shifts Policy Focus
A serious security incident involving an armed individual at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has ignited concerns over presidential protection and could reshape the legislative agenda.
Colbert's Dinner Snub Exposes D.C.'s Influence Market Fault Lines
A high-profile media figure's refusal to attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner signals a deepening public distrust in Washington's traditional power-brokering events, challenging corporate lobbying strategies and media engagement.
Trump's FISA Showdown: High-Stakes Lobbying Battle Shapes Surveillance Future
President Trump's final push for FISA reauthorization pits powerful tech lobbies against national security hawks, with the outcome poised to reshape digital privacy and influence investor sentiment across key sectors.
Kalshi CEO Anticipates Federal Crackdown on Prediction Market 'Bad Actors'
The CEO of regulated prediction market Kalshi expects federal agencies to target illicit activities within the burgeoning sector, signaling a new front in Washington's regulatory push.