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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation terminated the Section 106 review for Trump's 250-foot arch, clearing the path for a November vote by the National Capital Planning Commission. The project now includes military features, drawing sharp criticism from preservationists and veterans.
Preliminary leaks from a stunt performer’s resume and related playtests imply NetherRealm’s Injustice 3 is in development, with Supergirl likely returning and Batwoman possibly joining the roster, though the exact lineup and canon implications remain unconfirmed.
Police say a Pennsylvania man with the same name as Forbes’s child’s father is in custody on an out-of-state warrant; investigators have not confirmed a link to Forbes’s disappearance, with her last contact on Sept. 5 and authorities treating her Northwest DC home as a potential crime scene as friends and family urge information to help bring her home.
James Gunn announced on Threads that Superman: Man of Tomorrow has wrapped principal photography; the DC sequel to 2025’s Superman features David Corenswet returning as Superman, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) against Brainiac (Lars Eidinger), with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and a returning cast including Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, and Edi Gathegi, plus Milly Alcock’s Kara Zor-El cameo and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. The film is set for a July 9, 2027 release.
A California man, Philan-Tam-Duy Le, was arraigned on a misdemeanor charge after police found a 10-foot wooden guillotine in the back of a Toyota Tacoma parked near the US Capitol. Le pleaded not guilty to attempted possession of a prohibited weapon; prosecutors sought to keep him jailed, but a DC Superior Court judge released him. The judge acknowledged the device’s seriousness yet noted Le did not threaten anyone, flee, or act violently. Investigators are probing Le’s motives and background, and his brother described him as a free spirit with the guillotine potentially serving as a symbol of disapproval.
As Washington, D.C., readies for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, race-zone preparations and restrictions are denting foot traffic for local eateries and shops, with at least one restaurant noting weaker business and a nearby school opting for remote learning on Friday to accommodate the race preparations.
Downtown Washington, DC expects heavy traffic as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix routes a 1.66-mile course, prompting closures from Friday 3 a.m. through Sunday 11:59 p.m.; drivers report extreme delays and officials urge residents to use public transit as gridlock is likely to worsen over the weekend.
The Kennedy Center told a court it will not attempt to restore former President Trump's name on the building before September 8, as the litigation over its naming and signage continues.
On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver mocks Warner Bros.’ DC superhero film lineup, highlighting a string of underperformers such as Birds of Prey, The Flash, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Black Adam, and Supergirl, while noting the studio’s box‑office woes and its ties to HBO, joking that DC’s film bets have repeatedly crashed into a brick wall.
The D.C. region could see heavy thunderstorms Monday with the potential for flash flooding, especially south of I-66, though rainfall coverage is expected to be lower than Sunday. Temperatures will reach the mid- to upper-80s with heat indices in the 90s, and a heat alert is in effect for the District. Storms may bring down trees and power outages, with unsettled weather continuing into midweek before a brighter pattern returns.
The Independent reports the White House posted a clip praising the gilded Arts of War and Arts of Peace statues near the Lincoln Memorial while leaving out critical reviews, prompting accusations of deceptive editing and underscoring Trump’s broader DC makeover narrative.
David Jenkins, the creator of Our Flag Means Death, announced on Threads that his Booster Gold series for HBO/DC will not move forward, confirming the development is dead after Deadline previously reported he’d write and show-run the pilot; the piece also notes Jenkins’ comment sits alongside Mahershala Ali’s public stance on the Blade reboot, with Ali saying he’s moved on and Jenkins echoing that sentiment in relation to Booster Gold.
At SDCC, fans debate why Marvel, DC and Star Wars are faltering: Marvel is in a transitional phase toward new team-ups like Avengers: Doomsday; DC faces scrutiny over following Marvel’s playbook under Gunn/Safran while some fans praise the direction; Star Wars fans worry about oversaturation on Disney+ and push for more grand theatrical storytelling. The discussion also points to streaming fragmentation and a lack of a cohesive monoculture as broader challenges, even as a few fans remain hopeful for future releases.
DC recorded 6,009 911 calls during July 4th, about 700 medical contacts on the National Mall, and four arrests on the Mall, with crowds returning after rain delays and the celebration largely peaceful.
A photo gallery covers Fourth of July celebrations in the DC region, including a promised 850,000-shell Salute to America 250 on the National Mall; despite dangerous heat that caused some disruptions, the events largely proceeded, though severe weather later forced evacuations and disrupted festivities around the Mall.