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• DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to planting devices at DNC and RNC headquarters - The man accused of planting pipe bombs at party headquarters before the Jan. 6 attack pleaded not guilty this week. The FBI arrested Brian Cole after his alleged confession.
• White House says East Wing demolition was necessary due to structural issues - The White House said structural damage and cost concerns led to the demolition of the East Wing, as critics and preservation groups question plans for the $400 million ballroom.
• Pirro touts DC crime is being prosecuted 'like never before' in announcing year-end stats - U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Tuesday that under President Donald Trump's leadership, "We have seen a renewed focus on cracking down on violent offenders."
• Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence - Jack Smith told Congress that witnesses gave 'different perspectives' than Cassidy Hutchinson regarding President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 actions.
• Trump says 'Triumphal Arch' monument construction to begin within 2 months in DC: report - President Donald Trump said construction of a monument nicknamed "Arc de Trump" will begin within two months to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
• DHS looks to demolish historic St. Elizabeths buildings due to 'unacceptable' risks - Historic St. Elizabeths buildings face demolition as DHS claims emergency conditions. The move is facing pushback from preservation groups.
• Inside the White House Christmas card tradition – from Coolidge to Trump - The history of the White House Christmas card list is long, unique, with annual messages as unique as the former presidents themselves.
• Mock funeral held for the penny at Lincoln Memorial as 230-year coin production ends - Mock funeral held at Lincoln Memorial marks end of penny production after President Trump's announcement to halt minting due to rising production costs.
• White House pressures Smithsonian for internal records, warns funding could be withheld: report - The White House reportedly threatened to withhold Smithsonian funding unless the museum system provides internal records by Jan. 13 over American history exhibit concerns.
• DC dinner turns chaotic as CODEPINK activists corner Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: 'Blood on your hands' - CODEPINK protesters interrupted Scott Bessent’s dinner in Washington, accusing him of economic war crimes tied to U.S. sanctions. The secretary pushed back.