Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

US President Donald Trump has proposed the construction of a victory arch in Washington D.C. The project is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of United States independence. The monument is described as being similar in design to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

The United States is considering the deployment of a long-range missile capable of reaching approximately 2,775 kilometers. The mission details for this deployment are currently being discussed. This development follows recent discussions regarding US military capabilities in the region. The manufacturer signed a $2.7 billion contract for the system in March 2026. The Department of Defense described the missile deployment as a major modernization priority. The missile was first deployed outside the United States for testing and operational exercises in Australia in mid-2025. The US Army contracted a manufacturer for a $2.7 billion deal in March 2026 to develop the system. Analysts from Defense Watch suggest the missile possesses high precision and sufficient capability to strike fortified facilities, air defense systems, and command centers.

US President Donald Trump has authorized the construction of a new oil pipeline connecting Canada and the United States. The project is part of an effort to revive portions of the previously canceled Keystone XL pipeline. Completion of the pipeline could increase crude exports from Canada to the United States by more than 12%. The decision allows for the continued operation or expansion of the pipeline across borders. Donald Trump stated that a blockade against Iran will impact the country's oil revenues, according to Haberturk Radyo. The project would move up to 550,000 barrels of oil per day from the Montana-Canada border through eastern Montana and Wyoming. The expansion is approximately two-thirds the size of the Keystone XL pipeline. No specific timeline for construction was provided in the report.

The Supreme Court ruled that partisan gerrymandering is not subject to review in federal courts. The ruling may also affect the structural rights of political parties in Congress. The ruling could have widespread implications ahead of the midterm elections. Critics argue the decision weakens a key provision of the law. The ruling may also impact state legislative lines and county lines. State lawmakers may now have the opportunity to redraw their own districts or local city and municipal districts. The decision follows the weakening of the Voting Rights Act. Republican Governor Jeff Landry stated the state is prohibited from holding elections until the current US House districts are addressed. Early voting was scheduled to begin this Saturday ahead of the May 16th primaries. The ruling centers on the legality of race considerations during the redistricting process.

The Federal Reserve maintained current interest rate levels during its April 29 decision, marking the third time this year rates have remained unchanged. Governor Michelle Bowman's vote resulted in the highest number of dissenting votes since 1992.

The White House is pressing technology companies to provide assistance in defending against cyberattacks driven by artificial intelligence.

According to Le Monde, both the United States and Iran believe they are controlling the timing of negotiations. The report suggests the U.S. relies on the threat of force to achieve victory, while the Iranian regime bets on its own resilience.

Democrats in the United States Congress denounced a recent Department of Justice decision that could facilitate the deportation of beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The decision targets individuals who arrived in the country as children.

US Central Command has submitted an application to deploy Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles to the Middle East. American officials and some experts expressed concerns that current attack capabilities might be insufficient to reach key Iranian resources. The request comes as peace negotiations remain at an impasse, according to the report. The system is capable of flying at more than five times the speed of sound and maneuvering to bypass air defenses. Bloomberg reports that a final decision on the deployment has not yet been made. The system is currently considered to be not fully ready for combat use. These missiles could be used to target Iranian ballistic missile launchers directly. The request comes amid reports of potential US military operations targeting Iranian strategic sites or seizing control of parts of the Hormuz Strait.

Secretary Higgs has introduced a novel legal theory regarding presidential war authorization. The theory addresses whether President Trump requires Congressional authorization to continue a war beyond 60 days. This legal development comes as the 60-day threshold lands on Friday.