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Refilling starts for newly painted Reflecting Pool in Washington, in photos

WASHINGTON (AP) — Water has started flowing into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after President Donald Trump’s renovation, which included painting the basin a deep shade he called “American flag blue.”

 

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Photos of Memorial Day events remembering US soldiers and sailors

Memorial Day in the U.S. -- originally called Decoration Day -- began shortly after the Civil War to honor fallen service members.

 

Photos of a shooting near the White House in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nasire Best, 21, fired shots toward a White House security checkpoint Saturday evening and Secret Service officers returned fire, according to the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department.

 

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

Workers have begun preliminary surveys and testing for a proposed Triumphal Arch sought by President Donald Trump.

 

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Photos show the ‘Build the Red Wall’ rally in Arizona, headlined by Trump

PHOENIX (AP) — President Donald Trump joins Erika Kirk at Dream City Church in north Phoenix for Turning Point Action’s “Build the Red Wall” rally to show support for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.

 

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Photos of Trump’s Monday, talking Iran at Easter Egg Roll and mimicking a sniper in the press room

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump spoke Monday about the Iran conflict while children stood nearby for the Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn.

 

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Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, in photos

WASHINGTON (AP) — From the moment Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pulled up to the White House entrance on the South Lawn on Tuesday, it was clear that President Donald Trump wanted to honor and welcome Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader as an ally, friend and coveted source of investment in the United

 

Photos of ‘Free D.C.’ protest against Trump’s federal takeover of Washington police

WASHINGTON (AP) — A protest against Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in the District of Columbia drew scores to Dupont Circle before a march to the White House.

 

Photos of Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu and the reaction

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House, while demonstrators protested their gathering both outside the building and in Tel Aviv, Israel.

 

PHOTOS: World Pride gathers LGBTQ+ advocates in Washington for 50th anniversary

WASHINGTON (AP) — World Pride gathers LGBTQ+ advocates from around the globe. This year, which marks the 50th anniversary of Washington’s Pride festival, is the first time the city is hosting the gathering.

 

AP PHOTOS: US Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits Middle East

During her trip to the Middle East, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a naval base in Bahrain, where she met with coast guard personnel, served meals and signed autographs.

 

Photos: Trump set out to boost US-Gulf ties

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as he continues his three-nation visit this week meant to tackle multiple crises and conflicts across the Middle East.

 

Photos of the huge prison in El Salvador linked to US deportations

TECOLUCA, El Salvador (AP) — President Donald Trump’ s administration has acknowledged mistakenly deporting a Maryland man with protected legal status to a notorious El Salvador prison, but is arguing against returning him to the United States because of his alleged gang ties and the U.S. government

 

Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits the El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans are held

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has visited the high-security El Salvador prison where Venezuelans who the Trump administration alleges are members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang have been held since their removal from the U.S.

 

‘Bodies drop’ as Walmart manager kills 6 in Virginia attack

Police and witnesses say a manager at a Virginia Walmart pulled out a handgun before a routine employee meeting and began firing wildly in the break room, killing six people and injuring at least six others.

 

Tillerson in India to highlight US strategy in South Asia

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is visiting India to highlight the Trump administration’s new strategy for South Asia.

 

Long day of diplomacy: Tillerson visits Afghanistan, Iraq

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to two of America’s enduring war zones Monday, prodding leaders in Afghanistan and Iraq to reach out to long-time rivals.

 

Tillerson says room for Taliban in Afghan government

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Monday there’s room for moderate elements of the Taliban in Afghanistan’s government as long as they renounce violence and terrorism and commit to stability.