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A guerrilla-art collective installed a gold-painted toilet throne near the Lincoln Memorial as a faux tribute to Donald Trump’s White House renovations; the inoperable sculpture on the National Mall has drawn mixed reactions from visitors, highlighting protest against the Trump era, with no comment from the White House.
Federal officials plan to remove the 15th Street NW bike lanes around the National Mall, even though DDOT says bicycle injury crashes dropped about 91% after their installation; the National Park Service has not publicly confirmed the removal, and local advocates argue the lanes improved safety and reduced congestion.
A nearly 12-foot gold statue on the National Mall, attributed to The Secret Handshake, depicts Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein as Titanic lovers in a scene echoing Jack and Rose, titled “King of the World.” The installation—accompanied by banners with “Make America Safe Again” and redacted DOJ insignia—continues a series of guerrilla artworks intended to keep Epstein’s ties to powerful figures in public discussion. The White House condemned the piece; Trump has denied any wrongdoing and says he was exonerated. The permit lists a start date with an end date left blank, raising questions about its duration, and the project follows earlier pieces like “Best Friends Forever.”
Anonymous artists placed a Titanic-themed statue on the National Mall showing Trump embracing Epstein, a provocative satire that has drawn both praise and scorn as the third Mall installation highlighting the Trump–Epstein connection.
IndyCar will stage a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street race on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall Aug. 22–23—the first auto race there—combining a fast Pennsylvania Avenue section with technical turns near 9th Street and offering views of monuments and museums; the event is free and open to the public, with a rolling preview IndyCar car touring the DMV, and is part of the Freedom 250 semiquincentennial celebration run by the federal government and Monumental Sports & Entertainment, with buildout starting this summer and roads kept largely open during construction.
IndyCar unveiled a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around Washington, D.C.’s National Mall for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Aug. 22-23, 2026—the first auto race on the Mall—free to the public with FOX coverage and a patriotic livery on an open-wheel Dallara.</tldr>
More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers will skip Trump's State of the Union to attend a counter-rally near the Capitol, organized by MoveOn and MeidasTouch, framing the event as a stand against what they call a flawed agenda and for protecting democracy. The White House dismissed opposition to Trump’s policies, while lawmakers note past protests and other forms of dissent at the address.
A group of Democratic lawmakers will skip Trump's State of the Union and hold a rival rally on the National Mall, the "People's State of the Union". Attendees include Sens. Ed Markey, Jeff Merkley, Chris Murphy, Tina Smith and Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Yassamin Ansari, Becca Balint, Greg Casar, Veronica Escobar, Pramila Jayapal, Delia Ramirez and Bonnie Watson Coleman. MoveOn is organizing with MeidasTouch; the White House has dismissed the boycott, while the event underscores the ongoing use of counter-programming as Trump faces a partial government shutdown and other political headwinds.
President Donald Trump is pushing to build a 250-foot Independence Arch in Memorial Circle near Arlington, modeled on Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The plan would alter traffic patterns, loom over the Potomac, and heighten controversy as architectural experts warn about scale and its impact on surrounding memorials; the project faces legal challenges and uncertainty over cost (Axios cited about $100 million funded by donors) and authorities’ approval process.
INDYCAR announced the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., a street race around the National Mall planned for Aug. 21–23, 2026, authorized by an executive order signed by President Trump. The event aims to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, will be free to the public, televised on FOX, and organized with federal agencies and D.C.’s local government.
An oversized, 10-foot-tall replica of a 2003 birthday message allegedly from President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein appeared overnight on the National Mall near the Capitol, timed for Epstein’s would-be birthday. One side shows the greeting: “Happy Birthday To A ‘Terrific Guy!’” and the other features a drawing of a naked torso with “Donald” beneath and the phrase “may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump has denied signing it. The piece was placed as part of a congressional inquiry and references a 2002 NY magazine description of Epstein as a “terrific guy.”
A satirical statue depicting President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands, originally removed from the National Mall, has been re-erected despite permit issues, sparking controversy and ongoing debates over free speech and transparency related to Epstein's investigations.
A controversial statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands, titled 'Best Friends Forever,' has been returned to the National Mall after being removed by the NPS due to permit issues. The statue, created by 'The Secret Handshake,' was damaged during removal but was reassembled. The group has a history of installing provocative sculptures on the National Mall.
A satirical statue depicting President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands, titled 'Best Friends Forever,' briefly appeared on the National Mall before being removed by police for lacking a permit.
A provocative bronze statue on the National Mall depicts Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands, celebrating their alleged 'long-lasting bond,' and highlighting Trump's past association with Epstein, which continues to generate controversy and criticism.