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Donald Trump tramples the White House's East Wing.

How Trump’s Ballroom Tramples on History of People’s House

The White House was created in the nation’s image. It is now being rebuilt to reflect the 47th president’s expensive tastes.

David Gardner

Workers remove a magnolia tree believed to have been planted by former US President Andrew Jackson nearly 200 years ago at the White House.

NEW GROWTH

Trump Unveils Replacement After Tearing Down Historic Tree

A new sapling—a descendent of the original “Jackson Magnolia”—will be planted in its place.

Lauren Lewis

A historic southern magnolia, planted by U.S President Andrew Jackson in 1829, frames United States President Barack Obama's Marine One helicopter as it departs the South Lawn of the White House for a day trip to Charlotte, North Carolina in Washington April 15, 2015.

CHOP CHOP

Trump Is Cutting Down Historic White House Tree

The tree is said to have been planted to honor the then-president’s late wife.

Matt Young

CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS

Why Trump Defying Courts Really Can Cause the End of America

Trump’s “shock and awe” blitzkrieg of executive orders meant to expand presidential power has run directly into a steel curtain of lawsuits brought by civil rights groups, state attorney generals and federal employee unions. What’s next?

Shan Wu

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on the money

Why Harriet Tubman on the $20 Is Symbolism That Matters

In her foreword to Clarence Lusane’s “Twenty Dollars and Change,” Kali Holloway explores how symbols like statues and money can both harm and help.

Kali Holloway

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ALL HAIL

‘Rings of Power’ Star Benjamin Walker: Toxic Fans Must Go

The man formerly known as Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter talks about his wise elven king on “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and being a tall-ass dude.

Marlow Stern