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A rendering from the Trump administration's proposal shows what the fencing would look like, when open, looking south toward the White House from H Street.
U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
Trump wants to fence off the park closest to the White House, a popular protest spot
Rachel Treisman
The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will change that.
Mykhailo Fedorov, who was removed as defense minister, speaks to reporters on Thursday. Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning against his firing.
ROMAN PILIPEY
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Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle
Joanna Kakissis
Cure for Paranoia performs during NPR's Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour stop at Neumos in Seattle on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Jovelle Tamayo for NPR
10 photographers share favorite moments from the Tiny Desk Contest Tour
Elle Mannion, Beck Harlan
Oil prices have risen since the war began but the cost of actually producing oil hasn't changed that much, according to the American Petroleum Institute. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax oil companies' windfall profits.
Brandon Bell
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Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Julia Simon
Texas Standard
Live updates: Flash flood emergency in Kerrville prompts shelter-in-place
Flash flood emergencies are in effect for parts of the Guadalupe River, Kerr County and Uvalde County after heavy overnight rain triggered life-threatening flooding.
Large swath of Texas facing torrential rain, dangerous flood risk likely to ‘break records’
Camp Mystic moves flood lawsuit to federal court, citing bankruptcy
New ocelot kittens bring hope for the endangered cat
A Muslim celebration was canceled because of a new Texas law. Organizers say they were targeted
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