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Trump's plan for a fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel

Trump's plan for a fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel

The latest pieces of President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging Washington makeover are set for an airing in front of a federal panel that already has blessed his other big-ticket plans

Kennedy Center removes 'Blue' sculpture as Trump presses on with Washington makeover

Kennedy Center removes 'Blue' sculpture as Trump presses on with Washington makeover

WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A crane removed the 24-foot (7-meter) sculpture "Blue" from the Kennedy Center grounds on Wednesday in the latest move to redesign Washington's public spaces under President Donald Trump.

Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies' support for Smithsonian

Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies' support for Smithsonian

WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to cut federal agencies' support for the Smithsonian, marking its latest escalation against the institution. A letter by U.S.

Trump signs bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

Trump signs bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed a funding bill on Wednesday to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections after the legislation was passed by the House of Representatives a day earlier and the Senate in August.

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves

Watch removal of 'Blue' sculpture at Kennedy Center amid naming fight

Watch removal of 'Blue' sculpture at Kennedy Center amid naming fight

The artwork by Joel Shapiro was gifted to the center in 2019 and depicts a human stick figure "poised in mid-kick." See video of its removal.

Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue

Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continue

Acting on an emergency appeal, a divided court said a federal judge wrongly paused the project until a legal fight could be resolved.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job

Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom

Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom

The Supreme Court is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project while his administration appeals a judge’s order halting the work

Labor Department has good news for American workers

Labor Department has good news for American workers

A proposed rule means some employees could see relief on a major expense.

Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details

Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details

The White House says it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

House to vote on funding to avoid government shutdown before Election Day

House to vote on funding to avoid government shutdown before Election Day

The House returns from August recess to vote on extending government funding through Dec. 11, to avoid a potential shutdown before the Nov. 3 election