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Construction crews are building a temporary arena on the White House South Lawn to host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card in June, with National Guard patrols nearby as security measures for the high-profile event.
A gunman fired on Secret Service agents outside the White House; the suspect was shot dead by officers, a bystander was wounded, and the President was in residence but unaffected. CBS later identified the deceased as Nasire Best; investigators continue to gather details about motive and weapon used.
Two people were shot near the White House, with one in grave condition; officials say at least one person is believed to be a suspect. The Secret Service engaged the suspect and fired, and the White House was briefly locked down before the area was cleared. The FBI is on the scene assisting, and it’s unclear whether the second person is a suspect or a bystander. No Secret Service agents are reported injured, and the investigation is ongoing.
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a plan for a 250-foot “Arc de Trump” near the Lincoln Memorial, featuring a torch-bearing statue and gilded eagles; the four lions planned for the base and an underground pedestrian tunnel were removed. Public opposition is strong and lawsuits over sightlines continue, though Trump says Congress approval isn’t needed.
The US Commission of Fine Arts approved designs for a 250-foot Trump-designed arch in Washington, DC, including a public viewing deck, with a forthcoming review by the National Capital Planning Commission. Supporters bill it as an iconic landmark, while veterans and historic preservationists have sued over alleged lack of congressional approval and potential disruption to views from Arlington National Cemetery; cost and funding details remain to be finalized.
President Trump frames a sweeping Washington, DC restoration push—highlighting the Meridian Hill Park fountain’s restoration and ongoing infrastructure and beautification projects—as a rejection of decline, with aims to make the capital safer, more beautiful, and a symbol of national pride ahead of the city’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
A Washington, D.C. father tells 7News he shielded his children during a teen brawl inside a Chipotle, describing the moment as an ambush as bystanders and staff helped and police arrived to handle the incident.
Thousands gathered on the National Mall for Rededicate 250, a daylong Christian-centered prayer rally tied to the United States' 250th birthday, with Trump and evangelical leaders expected to speak. The event highlighted a ongoing debate over whether the U.S. was founded as a Christian nation, drawing pushback from religious-progressive groups who emphasize religious freedom and church-state separation; a Jewish rabbi and other faith leaders attended to represent religious diversity. Organized by Freedom 250 with White House backing, the rally faced scrutiny from Democrats over the nonprofit’s structure and finances, while counterprogramming and protests were planned by secular and faith-based critics.
Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington for Rededicate 250, a largely conservative Christian prayer event honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary with prayer, praise and thanksgiving.
President Trump says the Reflecting Pool renovation is ahead of schedule, even as a Forbes report warned the project would not be completed on time, highlighting a clash over the timeline for the DC memorial work.
Federal authorities are requesting an additional 1,500 National Guard troops to be deployed to Washington, D.C., for a 'summer surge' that would bring total Guard forces in the capital to 5,000 as the nation prepares for the 250th anniversary. The operation aims to curb violence, drug and illegal firearm trafficking, and large, social-media-organized gatherings dubbed 'teen takeovers.' Officials note past deployments reduced crime in some metrics, but attribution remains debated.
DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced her office will pursue charges against parents for their teens' curfew violations as part of a crackdown on so-called 'teen takeovers,' noting that while youths cannot be charged for curfew violations by this office, parents can be charged under local statute 22-811 and that enforcement follows a broader city and federal effort to curb violence.
The FAA has begun an obstruction evaluation of President Trump’s proposed 250‑foot “Triumphal Arch” near Reagan National Airport to assess its impact on surrounding airspace and flight safety; the review, requested by the Interior Department’s National Parks Service, involves multiple agencies and could lead to height adjustments or other mitigations, all within a context of a crowded DC flight corridor and timelines that are uncertain.
Surveyors have started work on a proposed Trump Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle in Washington to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary, a project that has sparked controversy amid questions about its feasibility and approval.
An 18-year-old man, Brady Flowers Jr., died after a May 7 shooting near the Tenleytown-AU Metro Station in Northwest DC. Police have not made any arrests; investigators are probing the case, and a reward of up to $25,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.