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National Mall
Trump says Reflecting Pool vandalism proof will come in court
The president blamed vandals for peeling paint and algae at the renovated Washington landmark, while the contractor says some repairs are needed under warranty
White House
UFC comes to White House lawn for Trump’s 80th birthday
The Freedom 250 card, tied to America’s 250th anniversary, drew thousands, a legal challenge and a title upset by Justin Gaethje
Washington landmarks
Freedom Plaza gets Revolutionary War display ahead of America’s 250th
The Interior Department installed Caesar Rodney and 12 Revolutionary War soldiers at a Washington site known for protests, encampments and 2020 demonstrations
Washington curfew enforcement
Pirro warns parents could face charges over teens’ curfew violations
The D.C. U.S. attorney said her office may use a delinquency statute against parents as officials respond to large teen gatherings in parts of the city
Virginia redistricting fight
Beyer blasts GOP bill to return Arlington and Alexandria to D.C
Rep. Rich McCormick’s “Make D.C. Square Again Act” would undo the 1846 retrocession after Virginia voters approved a Democratic-backed congressional map