Donald Trump announced the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will likely be drained for repairs due to algae blooms and peeling paint following a recent $14.2m renovation. He blamed vandalism for the issues, claiming several arrests were made, including Olympian David Hearn.
Donald Trump spent $14.2m attempting to clear algae from the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, a project plagued by issues and ultimately unsuccessful, mirroring his foreign policy approach. Meanwhile, other news includes Meloni denying Trump's claims, a Japanese mayor taking maternity leave, HPV vaccine success, a flu outbreak at a military base, Shania Twain on feminism, abortion rights in Missouri, and a UK court ruling on civil disobedience.
The National Mall will transform into a multi-week state fair spectacle from June 25 to July 10 for the country's 250th birthday. While over 150 exhibits are planned, more than half a dozen states are not sending official delegations due to financial and political concerns.
New studies reveal a significant drop in American national pride, with only 51% expressing pride, down from 82% in 2013. A widening generational and partisan divide highlights pessimism among younger adults and Democrats regarding economic prospects and democracy.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals deep divisions in the US ahead of its 250th anniversary, with 40% doubting the nation's endurance and two-thirds fearing for democracy's future. Political polarization, particularly around Donald Trump's role in celebrations, is a key factor.
A new survey reveals that most Asian-American and Pacific Islander adults feel the US has declined as a welcoming place for immigrants, with only one in three still viewing it positively. This sentiment emerges ahead of America's 250th anniversary and amid stricter immigration policies.
A new survey reveals that most Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults feel the US has declined as a welcoming place for immigrants. Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, only one in three surveyed still views the US positively for immigrants, with 64% believing it once was but no longer is.
President Trump announced a major "rally" in Washington for July 4, calling it "the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all." The event, named "Tribute to America," will be held at the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.
Historian Eddie Glaude Jr. expresses deep rage and sadness as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, criticizing the nation's failure to live up to its founding principles and its ongoing racial divisions. He argues America must confront its past and move beyond an adolescent self-image.
A 900-pound time capsule, mandated by a 2016 law, has been sealed for the America250 commission. Designed to withstand water and buried 10 feet deep in Philadelphia, it contains contributions from all US states, territories, and federal branches, reflecting diverse historical and future-looking items.
President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting UFC "Freedom 250" on the White House South Lawn. The event featured military personnel, dignitaries, and thousands of fans, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and a US-Iran agreement on the Strait of Hormuz. The temporary arena, costing over $60 million, hosted multiple fights, patriotic displays, and performances.
President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting UFC "Freedom 250" on the White House South Lawn. The event featured thousands of attendees, patriotic displays, and multiple fights, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and a US-Iran agreement on the Strait of Hormuz.
Dozens protested UFC fights on the White House lawn, calling it corrupt and a commercialization of federal land. The event, coinciding with Trump's birthday, sparked counter-programming focused on peace and democracy.
The White House is hosting UFC Freedom 250, an unprecedented event featuring seven fights on the South Lawn to celebrate President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary. The event, costing over $60 million, occurs amid the unpopular war with Iran and rising inflation, drawing comparisons to 'bread and circuses' as a political diversion.
The White House is set to host UFC 250 on Sunday, marking the first professional sporting event at the presidential residence. The event features Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, with significant security measures and public viewing areas planned. Controversy surrounds the event's cost and logistics.
President Trump is allowing the UFC to host seven cage fights on the White House South Lawn to honor the nation's 250th anniversary and his 80th birthday. The decision, defended by the White House as having precedent, faces criticism and a lawsuit alleging corruption and conflict of interest, particularly given Trump's financial ties to the company that owns UFC.
Musiker sagen Auftritte bei Trumps 250-Jahr-Feier ab, da er das Event politisiert. Trump bezeichnet sie als "drittklassig" und erwägt stattdessen eine Rede. Für seinen 80. Geburtstag plant er MMA-Kämpfe im Weißen Haus.
As Donald Trump approaches his 80th birthday, concerns about his age, temperament, and cognitive sharpness are escalating. Critics point to public displays of irritability, apparent sleepiness at events, and erratic statements, while aides project an image of vigor. The article contrasts his situation with past presidents and highlights the growing debate over his fitness for office.
Donald Trump is celebrating his 80th birthday with an unprecedented UFC cage match on the White House lawn, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250'. The $60 million event, linked to the US's 250th anniversary, faces criticism amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Washington D.C. is gearing up for the US's 250th anniversary with events like UFC fights and races. However, the celebrations are marred by controversy, particularly regarding the funding and partisan nature of events organized by the White House-backed Freedom 250 initiative.
Washington, DC is gearing up for the US's 250th anniversary with events like UFC fights and races. However, controversies surround the organization and funding of "Freedom 250," a White House-backed initiative, raising concerns about partisanship and transparency.
UFC fighters made their entrance at the Lincoln Memorial for a fight event coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday. The event, costing $60 million, faced criticism but was allowed to proceed after a federal judge's ruling.
Donald Trump is hosting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on Sunday night, coinciding with his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary. The unprecedented event features a temporary arena on the South Lawn and is expected to draw large crowds, though the main focus is on the spectacle and its unique setting.
A federal judge has denied a request to stop the White House from hosting a UFC event on the South Lawn this weekend, coinciding with Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The lawsuit, filed by the Public Integrity Project, argued the event was an improper use of public grounds for a private, for-profit venture.
