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Demolishing the White House East Wing to build a ballroom embodies Trump’s heritage politics

From ancient Egypt to Washington, D.C., rulers have long used architecture and associated stories to project power, control memory and shape national identity. As 17th-century French statesman Jean-Baptiste Colbert observed:

The Conversation

Donald Trump got ‘extremely angry’ after being called the 3rd-best president despite stopping ‘8 wars’

Donald Trump is throwing a tantrum again! This time, it’s about an arbitrary ranking of United States Presidents by an individual. Addressing the congregated Senate Republicans during an event at the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, October 21, Trump expressed displeasure over being ranked third after George Washington (1st…

The Mary Sue

“Rabbits Once Attacked Napoleon”: 40 Shocking Stories From History That Are Somehow True

I'm sorry, the rabbits did WHAT to Napoleon?

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Exclusive: W.H. cites George Washington for Trump paying troops without Congress

The latest in a slew of what one official called "creative" ideas by OMB Director Russ Vought.

Axios

Playboy, fighter, golfer and wearer of a George Washington wig: Donald Trump’s greatest magazine covers

The US president has called his latest Time magazine cover ‘the worst of all time’. Our writer found some he may hate even more – and others pivotal to his rise

The Guardian - UK

Waving his flag all over the place: Trump adds ‘Arc de Trump’ to presidential renovations

In addition to a new ballroom, flagpoles, gilding the Oval Office and paving over the Rose Garden, the US president proposes an arch

The Guardian - US

13 Strength Secrets From History’s Toughest Men

What makes a man truly tough? Is it brute muscle, mental grit, or something deeper? Throughout history, the world’s strongest men have left clues about what real strength looks like. These lessons go beyond lifting weights—they touch on resilience, discipline, and the will to persevere. Whether you’re seeking to build…

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Intruder with mental health issues vandalizes Washington state Capitol

An intruder broke into the Washington state Capitol and smashed a glass door, set fire to a rug and flag, knocked over busts of George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. before he was taken into custody by state troopers

The Independent UK

Closed, canceled and turned away: Shutdown leaves tourists in limbo - Roll Call

The Capitol Visitor Center and Library of Congress are shuttered during the funding stalemate. A sign outside says it all: “closed.”

Roll Call

Where George Washington would disagree with Pete Hegseth about fitness for command and what makes a warrior

As he paced across a stage at a military base in Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told the hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals he had summoned from around the world that he aimed to reshape the military’s culture.

The Conversation

Man who pointed laser at Marine One with Trump on board is charged with felony

Jacob Winkler repeatedly apologized to President Trump as he was being handcuffed

The Independent UK

Donald Trump to Rebecca Dunn: Who said what at Charlie Kirk’s memorial?

Speakers compared the right-wing influencer to Jesus, Moses, George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.

Al Jazeera

Prince William Playfully Teased King Charles While Introducing Donald Trump During the State Visit

Leave it to Prince William to find a way to make introducing visiting heads of state seem relatable and casual.

Marie Claire

Trump and King Charles III praise special bond between US and UK in lavish state banquet

The US president said the word “special” hardly does justice to the relationship between the transatlantic allies.

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‘Joined by history and fate’: Trump and King Charles toast US-UK ‘kinship’ ... and each other at lavish state banquet

Trump toasted the ‘great friendship’ between the U.S. and U.K. at a historic second state visit to the country and squeezed in a dig at Prince Harry

The Independent UK

Read the King’s state banquet speech to Donald Trump in full

Here’s the speech in full

The Independent UK

National park to remove exhibit of famed photograph showing former slave’s scarred back, says report

The famous photo is among dozens of exhibits on slavery said to be nixed by the Trump administration

The Conversation

George Washington’s worries are coming true

The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the country’s founding document, in 2026. Twenty years later, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of President George Washington’s Farewell Address, which was published on Sept. 19, 1796.

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Is Emmys host Nate Bargatze the clean, controversy-free comedian to unite America?

US CULTURE: The stand-up comedian has built his reputation with clean jokes, viral ‘Saturday Night Live’ skits and a knack for avoiding contentious topics. Kevin E G Perry examines how Bargatze’s middle-of-the-road comedy made him the perfect choice to host this year’s Emmys

The Independent UK

How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps

An art history professor from North Carolina has developed a unique method for drawing portraits of U.S. presidents and first ladies

The Independent UK

A walk through a Smithsonian museum reveals American genius and cruelty as Trump presses for change

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington explores the complexity of America's past

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Donald Trump glows as snivelling toady tells him he’s the next George Washington or Abraham Lincoln

And he actually believes it...

Evening Standard

How to spend 72 hours in Washington DC: What to eat, drink, see and where to stay

A vibrant cultural scene, incredible food and cocktails, plus an unmissable cherry blossom season — DC has plenty to pack into a long weekend. Maria Boyle has your guide

The Independent UK

George Clooney’s Italian job: Memorable moments from the Venice Film Festival and beyond

George Clooney has a long history with Venice, from film premieres to his wedding

The Independent UK

In Washington police takeover, federal agents and National Guard take on new tasks

Federal agents who typically investigate drug lords, weapons traffickers or cyber criminals have fanned out across the nation’s capital

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