Before-and-after satellite photos show Trump's changes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC

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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The Trump administration repainted, sealed, and refilled the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

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A judge ordered Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center. Here's a look back at the history behind the landmark.

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The Kennedy Center.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which was renamed The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, DC.

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I lived apart from my husband for 2 years after he got a job in a different state

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Man and woman smiling at table
For about two years, my husband worked in South Carolina while I stayed in Washington, DC, with all of our pets. It was harder and less temporary than we expected.

Brittany Kerfoot

I visited a historic city 30 minutes outside Washington, DC. I think it's one of the most charming destinations in the US.

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A side-by-side image of Tatyana taking a selfie and a quiet street with outdoor dining.
I visited Alexandria, Virginia, which is about 30 minutes outside Washington, DC.

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Trump is reshaping the look of Washington, DC. See some of the changes so far — and what could come next.

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A President Donald Trump banner hangs along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, on the Department of Justice building on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Banners featuring Trump's face have appeared on government buildings in Washington, DC.

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Southwest is pulling the plug on flights from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 jet flies past the U.S. Capitol dome as it comes in for a landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
A Southwest Airlines jet flies past the Capitol as it prepares to land at Reagan National Airport.

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This Washington, DC, rowhouse was built during George Washington's presidency. Now it's on the market for $1.3 million.

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Exterior of 1317 4th Street SW, a 1790s row home in Washington, D.C.
1317 4th Street SW was built in 1794.

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I booked a first-class ride on the Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $450 price tag.

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A composite image of passengers boarding a blue train car with a red sliding door and the author sitting in a first-class seat on the Amtrak NextGen Acela
Business Insider's reporter rode in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train.

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I've lived in 4 different cities, each one smaller than the last. This pattern's been great as I've gotten older.

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The writer with his daughter and dog on a boat in New Hampshire.
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Bart Beeson

A 10-foot-wide skinny house in Washington, DC, sold after a more than $300,000 price cut. See inside.

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A side by side image showing the exterior of the skinny house, with a blue-gray shingled facade, black trim, and a white roof, with an image of the narrow kitchen on the left with cabinets on one side and a counter with tall stools on the other.
A skinny house in Washington, DC, which is six feet wide at its narrowest point, just dropped its price to around $570,000.

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