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Trump weaponises architecture ahead of the US’s 250th birthday
Donald Trump is busily attempting to recast the US capital in his own image – but why does that image seem to resemble the ‘Germania’ envisioned by the Nazis?
A national birthday is a rare opportunity for the US to put political differences aside – if only people could agree how
The 250th anniversary of the US’s Declaration of Independence is an opportunity for a divided nation to come together. Alas, president Donald Trump has other ideas.
Diplomacy on a plate: Peru’s Washington embassy is also the city’s best Andean culinary spot
With the latest winner of the Embassy Chef Challenge, chef Michael Ciuffardi, on its team, the Peruvian embassy in Washington is looking to strengthen international ties through gastronomy.
When it comes to Dulles airport, Trump might actually have a point
I found myself in the unusual position of nodding along in enthusiastic agreement with the aesthetic tastes of US president Donald Trump last week. This was unusual. We all have our own personal style…
The opener
As the world makes efforts to kick into gear, bright ideas are sparking up across the globe, from fashion houses bringing haute couture to your door, to small towns tempting newcomers with free board.
Pet’s corner
Lockdown led Robin Givhan to a new career; she enjoys dog walks in a Capitol Hill cemetery.
That’s settled then
As the world gets moving, we profile new openings and time-tested hotels that still mean business. These stopovers are ideal settings for talking shop – and having a good kip when you're done.
