The New York Times – Travel:
The government shutdown, now the country’s longest, is fueling a continued trend of declining tourism to Washington.
Category: Washington (DC)
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The White House’s Movie Theater Is Among the East Wing Rubble
The New York Times – Film:
Nixon watched “Patton” there. Obama hosted the “Lincoln” cast. Built in 1942, the White House’s private movie theater offered refuge and entertainment.
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Renovations at the White House Aren’t Unusual. But Trump’s Makeover Is.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Presidents have always tailored the White House to their needs, but with the demolition of the East Wing, a $300 million ballroom and other changes, President Trump isn’t wasting any time making it into his own project.
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Under Trump, National Symphony Opens Concerts With the National Anthem
The New York Times – Music:
The new directive came after President Trump made himself chairman of the Kennedy Center, the home of the orchestra.
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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Travel:
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
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Riding Amtrak’s New Acela Train: Sleeker, Comfier and a Tiny Bit Faster
The New York Times – Travel:
The NextGen high-speed trains feel more like those in China, Japan or France. But topping out at 160 m.p.h., they’re still relatively slow.
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Trump Strengthens Grip on Kennedy Center as 18 Trustees and Chairman Are Removed
The New York Times – Music:
Board members appointed by former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. were scrubbed from an official roster on the center’s website, along with the chairman, David M. Rubenstein.
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Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
The New York Times – Travel:
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.