Senate Democrats put Trump's D.C. makeover on notice

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Good morning. Mostly sunny today with a high around 73. A low near 57 overnight. Sports this weekend: The Washington Nationals host the Mets today, Saturday, and Sunday—their last game of the season. The Washington Capitals host Boston for a preseason game at Capital One Arena this evening. Loudoun United FC visit Sporting JAX Friday.

Senate Democrats put Trump's D.C. makeover on notice

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) plans to force a Senate vote next week on two new resolutions aimed at preventing President Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center or building his proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.Why it matters: Senate Democrats are putting Republicans on notice that they're prepared to use every available legislative means, including the appropriations process later this year, to stymie Trump's efforts to e…