Day: July 12, 2026
Donald Trump blamed unnamed “vandals” for derailing his proposed $14m overhaul of Washington’s Reflecting Pool. Records and experts tell a different story about what really halted the project.
The U.S. government entered a likely brief shutdown after the House failed to pass a funding deal, forcing federal agencies to halt some operations as lawmakers race to reach a last-minute agreement.
The U.S. Marine Band, known as “The President’s Own,” abruptly canceled a scheduled concert after new executive orders, raising questions about political pressure on military musicians.
The Trump administration plans to move special education and civil rights oversight out of the Education Department, raising questions about enforcement, accountability and impacts on vulnerable students.
President Trump has backed down on threatened tariffs against Greenland, saying a framework trade deal has been reached, easing tensions and paving the way for further economic talks
The Washington Post, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is reportedly skipping travel for its Washington Nationals beat writers to spring training, raising concerns over cost-cutting and sports coverage priorities.
Algae foiled Donald Trump’s $14.2m effort to dye a reflecting pool “American flag blue,” muddying a high-profile patriotic display and raising questions over cost, planning and environmental oversight.