16th US president, Civil War leader, assassinated in 1865
As Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May, Americans are urged to pause at 3 p.m. for a moment of silence and reflect on those who died serving in the U.S. military. The holiday’s origins lie in Civil War observances, with national adoption in 1868-71 and ongoing debates about its meaning.
Presidential aides have faced renewed pressure as internal memos discuss suspending habeas corpus for unauthorized immigrants, prompting constitutional concerns and calls for clarity from Congress.
President Donald Trump has unveiled a Qatari‑donated Boeing 747 that the Air Force has converted and repainted as a temporary Air Force One. The plane has completed flight testing, will serve as a "bridge" until purpose‑built VC‑25Bs arrive around 2028, and has drawn questions about cost, security and the ethics of accepting a foreign gift.
A green algae bloom has marred the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after a $14.7m makeover. Officials blame vandalism amid arrests, while critics say the episode underscores broader management failures. Memes and public scrutiny have surged online as the site becomes a symbol of the administration's handling of Washington’s monuments.
The United States marks its semiquincentennial while commentators insist America is still a work in progress. The nation has celebrated, debated, and confronted its founders’ legacy, with civics, law, and culture in the spotlight.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has remained a focal point as algae blooms reappear after a high-profile renovation, with officials citing sabotage while investigations probe no-bid contracts and the cost of upgrades tied to America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
Donald Trump has appeared on Usha Vance’s Storytime with the Second Lady, reading a children’s book about American presidents. The pre-taped Oval Office segment shows Trump commenting on past presidents, joking about their physiques, and noting a forthcoming White House ballroom. He describes his habit of reading mostly newspapers and stories about himself.
Swift and Travis Kelce have married in a Madison Square Garden ceremony with pink “JUST&T MARRIED” screens. The White House has threaded in mockery about Trump, releasing an AI-era graphic and remarks that echo political history, signaling a tense weekend of celebrity and politics.