D.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
A spokesperson for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed to NBC Washington that Bowser will remove Black Lives Matter Plaza and the “Black Lives Matter” ground mural will be painted over.
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DC Mayor suggests city will paint over Black Lives Matter Plaza near White House
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) issued a Tuesday statement suggesting the city may paint over the Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House. “The mural inspired millions of people and helped our ...The Hill - 1d -
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Suggests Black Lives Matter Plaza Will Be Painted Over
The announcement came just a day after a Republican congressman introduced legislation threatening to withhold millions in federal funds from the city unless the street mural was removed.The New York Times - 1d -
D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position
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Zelenskyy says minerals deal is ready to be signed as he seeks to move conversation on from White House spat – live
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Under pressure, White House reinstates HBCU scholars program
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Watch live: House Oversight Committee holds hearing with 'sanctuary city' mayors
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Zelensky expected to visit White House amid push for minerals deal
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Macron joins G7 call from the White House
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Democrat Al Green removed from House after interrupting, heckling Trump
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Watch live: White House holds briefing after Trump's address to Congress
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Government ethics watchdog removed from post amid legal fight with Trump administration
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Excerpts From the Fiery Exchange Between Trump and Zelensky at the White House
During the Oval Office meeting, President Trump told the Ukrainian leader: “You’re either going to make a deal or we’re out.”The New York Times - 5d -
Defiant but tactful Zelenskyy seeks to move on from White House fiasco
Ukraine’s president says Oval Office meltdown best ‘left to history’, adding minerals deal is ready to sign. Ukraine war: live updates A defiant but tactful Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to ...The Guardian - 4d -
4 lessons to be learned from Zelensky’s White House meeting
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Trump tells DC mayor she must clean homeless encampments in the city
President Trump on Wednesday told Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser that she must clean homeless encampments in the city. “We have notified the Mayor of Washington, D.C., that she must clean up ...The Hill - 21h -
Judge declines to restore AP access to White House amid 'Gulf of America' dispute
A federal judge on Monday declined to restore The Associated Press’s access to certain spaces open to the media at the White House, including the Oval Office amid the Trump administration’s battle ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
White House to take over press pool amid 'Gulf of America' fight with AP
The White House said Tuesday that it would take over which outlets are allowed into the press pool covering the president, wresting such control from the White House Correspondents' Association. ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
White House identifies DOGE administrator amid questions about Elon Musk's role
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Los Angeles mayor removes fire department chief
Mayor Karen Bass has removed Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley after weeks of a public rift. Bass has criticized Crowley for a lack of preparation and mishandling the city's ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
'Blood on your hands': Mayors from 'sanctuary cities' grilled during House hearing
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Watch: Rep. Al Green removed from House floor after Trump speech interruption
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Watch Live: Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron hold press conference at the White House
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Documents seized by FBI in Mar-a-Lago raid returned to Trump, White House says – live
Classified papers seized in 2022 were returned, a spokesperson told favorable reporters picked by White House aboard Air Force One. US aid cuts have forced the UN children’s agency Unicef to ...The Guardian - 5d -
European leaders rush to back Zelenskyy after fiery meeting with Trump at White House – live
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Zelenskyy’s humiliation in the White House
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House Oversight Democrats launch probe of US Attorney for DC
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Gov. Hochul: 'I will not commence removal proceedings' of NYC Mayor Adams
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New York Gov. Hochul won't remove Mayor Eric Adams 'at this time'
The DOJ is seeking to dismiss its criminal case against Eric Adams, citing the need for the mayor's cooperation on Trump immigration policies.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Los Angeles Mayor removes fire chief over wildfires handling
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White House official pushes to axe Canada from Five Eyes intelligence group
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White House says that a large bruise on Trump's hand is from 'shaking hands all day every day'
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Female athletes excluded from White House event after criticizing new NCAA policy
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