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Trump converts plans for Washington triumphal arch into military drone facility

US President Donald Trump said his proposed triumphal arch will become a military complex to store and deploy drones, sniper ammunition and other equipment for national security needs.

US President Donald J. Trump looks on as he makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026.
Members of a US Army team carry a flagged-drapped transfer case containing the remains of US soldier Capt. Cody A. Khork during a dignified transfer solemn event at Dover Air Force Base, in Dover, Delaware, on March 7, 2026.

Pentagon's US-Iran war fatality accounting may be inaccurate - report

US President Donald Trump talks with members of the media after walking off Air Force One at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport on September 16, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Trump bans 'fake news' CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House 'effective immediately'

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots


Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat

The Pentagon is preparing a tender for foreign-built frigates as US officials look to boost naval capacity, with Japan, South Korea and Turkey expected to compete for the deal.

Aselsan display a model of TCG Istanbul (F-515) Istanbul-class frigate during the UDT, Undersea Defence Technology 2026 at ExCel London on April 14, 2026 in London, England.

Trump gives ethically dubious $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, White House aides - report

Former chief White House ethics lawyer for president George W. Bush, Richard Painter, told WaPo that the payments may violate a federal statute.

US President Donald Trump participates in a Steel Across America event featuring a 21-foot steel beam recovered from the World Trade Centre South Tower, on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 8, 2026.

Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin claims

The weekend diplomacy did not appear to produce an immediate public breakthrough, though it raised the possibility that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States could resume.

US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's envoys on Ukraine held "useful" talks on Saturday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stands nearby during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2026.

White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

According to the Washington Post, Hegseth blamed Feinberg for letting stockpiles of long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors shrink.

US Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.

Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges

Although opponents say the arch requires congressional approval, Congress approved building a memorial at the site more than 100 years ago.

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.

Venezuela's heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says

"We'll swap you a barrel of heavy crude for a barrel of light or medium United States crude," Wright said during an interview on CNBC, calling oil markets fluid.

Oil platforms and pumpjacks at Lake Maracaibo, as residents around the oil‑rich center of Maracaibo in Zulia state remain uncertain about new investments following recent legislative reforms allowing greater private participation in PDVSA and aimed at revitalizing the country's struggling oil sector

DHS chief's plane forced to make emergency landing after engine failure

The pilot declared an emergency after the aircraft's right engine failed during a flight from Atlanta to the Washington, DC, area, according to Mullin and air traffic control audio.

The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is seen on August 6, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia; illustrative

They tried to punish Jews for calling out antisemitism. Federal court said no - opinion

After 13 months as defendants, a Jewish couple won dismissal of a lawsuit over comments they made on an Instagram post.

US flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024.

Political language has become a weapon against the truth and Israel - opinion

Political extremes are draining words of meaning, weaponizing language and distorting the debate over Israel, Zionism and the Jews.

Candace Owens speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Detroit, Michigan, June, 14, 2024; illustrative.