Where Trump’s DC reconstruction projects stand in court

Published April 4, 2026 6:04pm ET



President Donald Trump entered his second term in the White House with the eye of a veteran real-estate developer and a vision to “Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Again,” scoping out facilities and areas he thought needed improvement in Washington, D.C.

The White House released on Friday its budget proposal for 2027, which included a $10 billion request to support the National Guard deployment in Washington and infrastructure improvements for the city. The investment would include several beautification, transportation, and safety initiatives for the district.

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