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Trump wants an ‘Independence Arch’ — How famous arches warn about dangers to republics

Vietnam War veterans are suing to block construction of United States President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., arguing that it would detract from the solemnity of nearby Arlington Cemetery.

The Conversation · Mar 10

Sidestepping Congress, IndyCar to race around National Mall 

The IndyCar race planned for this summer as part of America’s 250th anniversary won’t go through the Capitol grounds, but will instead follow a 1.66-mile, seven-turn street circuit course around the National Mall, event organizers announced Monday.  It comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January establishing…

Roll Call · Mar 9

“A couple of the lyrics turned out to be AI-generated… I thought, ‘Okay, I like the music. The lyrics are still in the spirit of what I’m going for, and so I’ll go for it’”: How Paul Gilbert accidentally wrote a song using an AI hallucination

Gilbert's first vocal album since 2016, WROC finds him adapting George Washington's "rules for civility" into lyrics for rock songs. But what happens when AI injects itself into the process?

MusicRadar · Mar 3

Judge questions Donald Trump daring to erase ‘historical truths,’ orders slavery exhibit restored

The administration claims slavery reminders are examples of “anti-American propaganda.”

We Got This Covered · Feb 18

TrumpRx, Trump Kennedy Center, Trump National Parks passes − government free speech allows the president to name things after himself

In November 2025 the Trump administration announced a special park pass commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary that featured images of two presidents: George Washington and Donald Trump.

The Conversation · Feb 18

Fresh Poll Highlights What Americans Truly Think Of Melania Trump Compared To Past First Ladies

Melania’s results closely mirrored those of her husband.

Bored Panda · Feb 17

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks

The Independent UK · Feb 17

The World Has Turned and Left Me Here

Plus: Tariffs, tariffs, and even more news about tariffs! And George W. Bush has some interesting thoughts about George Washington.

Reason · Feb 17

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm

The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

The Independent UK · Feb 17

US judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit

In ruling, judge cited quote from Orwell’s novel 1984 describing process by which authoritarians rewrite history

The Guardian - US · Feb 17