Washington (DC)

• Trump Switches Architects for White House Ballroom Project - The president had clashed with the original designer and insisted on increasing the size and scope of the ballroom on a short timeline.
• Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself - Workers installed the president’s name on the Washington institute, thrusting it back into the spotlight as it is set to host the signing of a peace deal between Rwanda and Congo.
• Federal Judge Bars Some Warrantless Immigration Arrests in D.C. - The judge found that immigration agents were likely acting illegally when making arrests without a warrant.
• As Trump Deepens Immigration Crackdown, Exceptions Disappear for Afghans and Others - President Trump’s latest changes to the immigration system affect communities that traditionally have been considered special cases.
• Webster Springs, W.Va. United In Grief Over Death of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom - In Webster Springs, everyone knows one another. When National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was killed, that connection was even further strengthened.