Trump Scraps Plans to Be a Beat Cop in DC, Administration Releases List of "Woke" Smithsonian Exhibits, and an Ovechkin-Themed Corn Maze Is Imminent - Washingtonian
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Trump Scraps Plans to Be a Beat Cop in DC, Administration Releases List of "Woke" Smithsonian Exhibits, and an Ovechkin-Themed Corn Maze Is Imminent - Washingtonian
"claimed Thursday morning that he'd "be going out tonight" with the federal police and National Guard troops he's ordered onto DC's streets to fight what he calls a crime emergency. But later that day, his duties were more photo op than beat cop as he appeared outside a Park Police facility in Southeast DC, where he said his administration was "going to be re-grassing all of your parks, all brand new sprinkler systems, the best that you can buy, just like Augusta.""
"I can't stop listening to: Speedy J, " De-Orbit." The legendary Dutch maestro will run the decks at Flash's Club Level on Saturday. As Washingtonian Today's pal John Rickman writes in, "Prepare for chest-thumping beats and soaring synths." Deal! Take Washingtonian Today with you! I've made a playlist on Spotify and on Apple Music of my daily music recommendations this year."
A sunny day is forecast with a high near 84 and manageable humidity, falling to about 62 overnight. Multiple local sports events are scheduled: the Nationals at the Phillies all weekend; the Commanders host the Ravens in a preseason game Saturday; the Mystics play the Aces Saturday and the Storm Sunday; the Spirit visit Bay FC Saturday; D.C. United host Inter Miami Sunday. Social and contact info are provided, including Bluesky @abeaujon.87, Signal, and a linked email. A playlist of daily music recommendations is available on Spotify and Apple Music. The president said he would join federal police and National Guard patrols, appeared at a Park Police facility, promised park re-grassing and new sprinkler systems, and said residents now feel safe while bringing food to assembled forces.
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