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How Trump is remaking D.C. in his own image

June 5, 2026·16 min
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President Trump is attempting to put his stamp on Washington, D.C., through various construction and beautification projects. The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond joins to discuss the president’s efforts at remaking the city in his image. Todd Blanche is set to be nominated for attorney general after serving in an acting capacity. ABC News reports on how he faces a tough confirmation fight. Americans are struggling to pay their credit-card bills in the face of inflation. Dan Frosch of the Wall Street Journal breaks down why so many people are falling behind. Plus, 18 Republicans in the House defied their leadership with a vote to back Ukraine, a bovine parasite not seen in decades was detected in Texas, and the strange custody battle brewing over the space shuttle Discovery. Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

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