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Panels that were part of an exhibit on slavery at the President's House Site in Philadelphia are put back Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti) **FILE**

Court agrees Trump team can rewrite slavery exhibits at Independence Park in Philadelphia

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Green algae floats on the Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial, center, and the National WWII Memorial, not pictured, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Red, white and green: Interior Dept. kicks off efforts to kill algae growth in Reflecting Pool

By Mary McCue Bell - The Washington Times

A group of climbers unfurls a trans pride flag on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, Calif., on May 20, 2025. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, File)

Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed

By Travis Loller - Associated Press

A Grizzly bear walk through Yellowstone National Park near Mammoth, Wyo., May 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Billings Gazette, David Grubbs, File)

Grizzly bear mauls San Diego hiker on Glacier National Park trail

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

The Olympic Mountains are seen beyond a forest from Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park, near Port Angeles, Wash, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompso, File)

Human remains at Olympic National Park in Washington state identified after 26 years

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Workers continue building the cage for a future UFC fight on the South Lawn in front of the White House, Friday, June 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump’s UFC fight at White House

By Jesse Bedayn - Associated Press

The Memorial Circle, where President Donald Trump has proposed building an arch to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary is seen, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump’s triumphal arch

By Matthew Daly - Associated Press

Planned Parenthood and the National Park Service illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Government about to defund national parks and fund abortion

By Clare Ath

Construction continues on the arena on the South Lawn of the White House for a future UFC mixed martial arts fight, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Pro-Democrat group sues to halt UFC fights on White House lawn on Trump’s birthday

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Ena Suto of Washington, D.C. relaxes along the fountain at Meridian Hill Park, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, August 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Fountain flows again at D.C.’s Meridian Hill Park after idling for 7 years

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Workers survey the Memorial Circle, where President Donald Trump has proposed building an arch to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary, Monday, May 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

By Gary Fields and Alex Brandon - Associated Press

A well-fed urban coyote looking for food in the foothills of Los Angeles. File photo credit: clayton harrison via Shutterstock.

Scientists say coyote on Alcatraz swam two miles from another island, not mainland

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

People walk past a sign at the entrance of East Potomac Golf Course, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Judge lets fed’s maintenance proceed at historic D.C. golf course despite fears of closure

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

A bird flies above Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, Calif., on May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) **FILE**

Alcatraz Island closed this week for dock repairs

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

White paint lines on smooth blacktop asphalt of dedicated bicycle lanes through downtown Washington traffic. File photo credit: 010110010101101 via Shutterstock.

Judge blocks Trump administration from removing bike lanes near National Mall

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

People jog among the cherry blossom trees along the tidal basin at sunrise, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

D.C.’s famous cherry trees hit peak bloom 3 days early

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Fort Washington Park, in Fort Washington, Maryland. File photo credit: EWY Media via Shutterstock.

Explosives found, removed from Fort Washington Park in Prince George’s County

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Cherry trees begin to bloom, near the the Washington Monument, at the Tidal Basin in Washington, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Washington’s cherry blossoms on the cusp of peak bloom — how long do they last?

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks to the media Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Myer)

Sen. John Cornyn announces legislation to defund Cesar Chavez national park site

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Cherry trees begin to bloom, near the the Washington Monument, at the Tidal Basin in Washington, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

D.C.’s cherry trees at stage 3 of the bloom cycle, with florets starting to extend

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times