Washington, July 11 (IANS) A permanent security fence up to 10 feet high could be built around Lafayette Park, the historic public square directly across from the White House, under a new federal proposal aimed at allowing faster closures during heightened threats.The concept plan, first reported by The Washington Post, was prepared by the US Secret Service and the Executive Office of the President in coordination with the Department of the Interior and National Park Service.It proposes an eight…
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Washington, July 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s flagship America 250 celebration in Washington resumed on Saturday night after a weather-related evacuation, with organisers announcing that the National Mall would reopen at 9.45 p.m. and the President would deliver his address at 11 p.m. despite severe storms that temporarily halted festivities.Freedom 250 announced the revised schedule after authorities ordered thousands of attendees to leave the National Mall earlier in the evening becaus…
Washington, July 4 (IANS) Organisers of the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations have revised Saturday’s schedule for the “Salute to America” events in Washington because of an active heat advisory, while keeping President Donald Trump’s address and the evening fireworks programme on schedule.The changes affect the Great American State Fair, the FIFA Fan Zone and public access to the Washington Monument grounds. Officials said the adjustments were made to reduce visitors’ exposure …
Washington, May 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday strongly defended the construction of a new ballroom complex at the White House. Speaking during a White House event, Trump rejected suggestions that taxpayer money was being used to finance the ballroom itself.“I don’t need money for the ballroom,” Trump said. “I’m making a gift of the ballroom.”The President said the ballroom project, originally estimated at $200 million, had expanded in scale because of security and oper…