The Hill
FAA says Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch needs an eternal flame on top to warn pilots - because nothing says 'eternal remembrance' like 'please don't crash into this.'
The Guardian
A ceiling collapses at the Kennedy Center, and suddenly Trump's renovation plans have an unexpected - and rather convenient - new argument.
BBC World
Trump waves the green flag for an IndyCar race through DC, because nothing says '250 years of democracy' like 190mph cars and $5,000 tickets.
NPR Economy
A D.C. nun's experiment in affordable communal living for young women ends after a decade, proving that $500-a-month rent and a built-in family was a deal too good to last.
Ars Technica
A Washington judge tells Kalshi to stop taking bets on sports, elections, and whether celebrities will say things - because apparently 'prediction markets' are still gambling, legally speaking.
The Guardian
A woman gets arrested for spray-painting and soaping up the WWII Memorial, because apparently 'Clean hands dirty $' is the new 'Kilroy was here.'
The Guardian Europe
Man accused of starting Washington wildfire had previous run-ins with fire investigations; now faces arson charges and a $1 million bail.
BBC World
A man allegedly brought matches to a grass fire in Spokane, forcing 60,000 to evacuate - and climate change, as usual, was the uninvited guest.
The Guardian
Neo-fascist group Patriot Front marks July 4th by marching through DC with Confederate flags, chanting about liberty, and reminding everyone that history is complicated.
The Atlantic
D.C. hits 102°F with a heat index of 117, and tourists discover that the Reflecting Pool is fenced off due to algae, not for their safety.
The Guardian
Trump blames vandals for algae-ridden, peeling Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, threatens prosecution while pool gets hydrogen peroxide bath.
The Guardian
A DC exorcist gets the boot for suggesting UFOs are demons, proving that even the devil's PR team can't spin this one.
BBC World
A 21-year-old with a documented history of mental health issues and a previous arrest for trying to enter the White House is shot dead after firing at Secret Service; Trump is safe, plugs a ballroom.
The Guardian
DoJ uses a shooting at the Washington Hilton to argue that demolishing the White House's East Wing for a $400m ballroom is essential for safety, while demanding a preservation group drop its lawsuit or face legal consequences.
The Good Times
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