A neoclassical Potomac crossing near Washington, D.C.
The White House reveals updated perimeter security plans, including fencing Lafayette Park and a new underground screening facility, as part of a broader modernization drive. Projects are advancing amid ongoing security concerns and dramatic architectural changes across Washington.
A gilded arch proposed for Washington, D.C., has cleared several approvals but faces a National Park Service assessment highlighting potential effects on major memorial sightlines and the unity of iconic sites. Litigation and public opposition are mounting as critics say the structure would disrupt historic relationships between the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington House and Memorial Bridge.