The Post Most: The dark symbolism of Trump’s plans to renovate Washington

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Spring sale: Read for 50¢ a week Billed as $2/four weeks for the first six months, then $14/four weeks. Pricing subject to change. Cancel anytime. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP The Post Most   Column  Philip Kennicott The dark, disruptive symbolism of Trump's plans to renovate Washington (Al Drago for The Post) The president's garish and piecemeal changes to the capital city's urban design are poised to destroy symbolism upheld for centuries.   Read more     Trump says U.S. is postponing some strikes as it negotiates end to war with Iran   ICE agents arrive at U.S. airports amid TSA staff shortages, funding fight   Column  Tamar Haspel Nutrition advice is often unreliable. Here are 3 things you can count on.   Opinion  Elizabeth P. Oliver So long, farewell, Kennedy Center. Let's put on a happy face.   Kennedy Center renovation hit with lawsuit filed by preservationists   MAHA's political power tested as surgeon general pick stalls   Republicans privately fear this swing state Democrat   Our biggest pet peeves about renting a car   Guest Column  Mikkael Sekeres, MD What an oncologist wants you to know about environmental cancer risks   Advertisement   2 pilots dead after plane hits truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia   March warmth has been off the charts. Here's where it will continue this week.   Lyme disease vaccine shows 70 percent efficacy, Pfizer says   At least one winner emerges from Iran war: U.S. natural gas exporters   Voice of America staff allege Kari Lake violated its independence in lawsuit   Advertisement   Opinion  Max Boot Don't blame Trump's stupid war on Israel   Column  Carolyn Hax Wife seethes at his lack of boundaries with clingy friend   TAKE A GAME BREAK News quiz: A season is canceled in today's On the Record.  Word game: One word to spell 'em all! Can you solve today's Keyword in 6 guesses? Crossword: It's time to solve! Play now.  Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game.   More on microplastics Microplastics are everywhere. You can do one simple thing to avoid them. (Yaroslav Litun/iStock) The biggest sources of microplastics have one thing in common, scientists say. By Shannon Osaka   Read more     The health risks from plastics almost nobody knows about   Here's the real concern when it comes to black plastic   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Seriously? Shane O'Neill connects the dots between entertainment news, internet fads, celebrity gossip and pop culture ephemera to sketch a portrait of how we live today. Sign up ➝     You received this email because you signed up for The Post Most or because it is included in your subscription. Manage newsletters | Unsubscribe 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 DOWNLOAD OUR APP      ©2026 The Washington Post | Privacy Policy | Help & Contact