This week, the federal government’s been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you’ve been paying attention — good job!
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Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C.
The pool is being resurfaced in a shade more akin to that of a swimming pool. It’s one of many physical changes Trump is planning for the nation’s capital.
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Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children’s delight
The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed.
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Zendaya brings ‘The Drama,’ we bring the spoilers
The Drama is a dark and twisty comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a storybook couple preparing for their upcoming wedding. But just days before the big day, she reveals a horrifying truth about her past self that threatens to undo their nuptials, and their bond. In this spoiler-packed episode, we’re getting into that reveal, and all the surprising drama of the movie.
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President Trump envisions D.C. arch to mark 250th anniversary of U.S.
On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.
