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Kennedy Center removes 'Blue' sculpture as parkway lanes close
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— Sep 2, 2026
The Kennedy Center began dismantling Joel Shapiro's Blue sculpture, installed in 2019, as part of broader changes to the center under President Trump's push to reshape Washington's cultural institutions, with the artist's work potentially reinstalled elsewhere. The removal has drawn public reaction and involved logistical disruptions, including temporary traffic closures and ongoing debates over the center's branding and future renovations.
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Climate Envoy John Kerry Claims China’s Use of Forced Labor to Build Solar Panels Is ‘Not My Lane’
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— Nov 11, 2021
White House Climate Envoy John Kerry insists that the issue of China’s use of forced labor to build solar panels is not in his “lane” as the U.S. announced a new agreement to combat climate change. After the deal was…
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Bass to Lead Metro Board Amid Ridership Gains
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— Jul 23, 2026
LA Mayor Karen Bass, taking the Metro Board chair for the 2026-27 period, outlined four priorities—safety, affordability, reliability and readiness—and pushed a long-term plan to make Metro fare-free while expanding peak-hour bus lanes from 80 to more than 100 miles ahead of the 2028 Olympics. She also highlighted ongoing Metro governance changes and the push to advance bus rapid transit projects, even as permit hurdles threaten delays.
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Virginia Districts Plan Extensive Road Work Across Counties This Week
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— Jul 23, 2026
State and local transportation agencies across Virginia and Arizona released weekly traffic alerts outlining upcoming road work, lane closures, bridge repairs, and detours, with advisories to use 511 real-time information and plan alternate routes to accommodate weather and schedule changes through late 2026. The notices emphasize driver caution in work zones, potential delays, and the need to check for updates as projects shift or extend, including weekend freeway restrictions in Phoenix and multi-county Virginia district projects.
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Ken Paxton Shuts Down Alleged ‘Birth Tourism Center’ He Says Helped Chinese Nationals
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Lawmakers press Army to explain order halting drone unit's specialization
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— Sep 3, 2026
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged the Army to explain why the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Europe was ordered to stop specializing in drone warfare, warning the move could hinder learning from Ukraine and modernizing drone tactics. They seek a briefing on the data, analysis, and whether Pentagon guidance drove the decision, noting the unit's rapid formation in 2025 amid leadership changes including the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and acting Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve.
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