Ashley Westerman

As a DC resident, this addition would really disrupt the view of Arlington National Cemetery from across the river. The continuity from the Capitol to the sacred place set aside to honor soldiers who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for this county will be broken. And for what?

The new renderings of President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch were unveiled Friday. A 12-page plan was released by the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts, showcasing the towering structure. Trump's proposed arch would be built near the Arlington Memorial Bridge, in between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, with a traffic circle connecting Northern Virginia to Washington, D.C. Trump originally revealed the plan in 2025 at a White House dinner party and has claimed that the country has been waiting two centuries to build such a structure. "For 200 years they've wanted to build an arc," Trump said, referring to an arch. "They have 57 cities throughout the world that have them. We're the only major city – Washington, D.C. – that doesn't." In February, a group of Vietnam War veterans and a retired architectural historian sued to block the construction, citing that it would "dishonor their military and foreign service" by obstructing the Arlington National Cemetery view. If built, it would become the tallest triumphal arch in the world.

If the United States truly thinks about withdrawing from NATO, then European security will be based solely on the European Union. But not in its current form. I think that the EU is in a situation where it needs more countries. The UK, Ukraine, Türkiye, and Norway. These are four strong countries, which are part of Europe. Together, the UK, Ukraine, and Türkiye have armies that are stronger than Russia's army. Without Ukraine and Türkiye, Europe can’t match Russia. With the four countries on board you can wrest control of the seas, have secure skies and the largest land forces. It’s not about offense, because when Russia makes the decision to have an army of 2.5 million people by 2030, Europe has to think about security and how to preserve its independence. The UK once was a member of the EU. There are concerns about agriculture when it comes to Türkiye. But you can manage all of this if you have a really great economy. But security comes first, economy second. Not vice versa. From an interview on The Rest Is Politics podcast (5/5).

🚨Ein abgehörtes Telefonat entlarvt Moskaus Anti-Sanktions-Agenten (die ungarische Regierung). ➡️Ungarn & die Slowakei verraten Europa an Russland. Niemand braucht solche Länder in der Europäischen Union, solange sie von Marionetten Moskau regiert werden.

Arrived in Saudi Arabia. Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support and support those who are ready to work with us to ensure security.

🚨 NATO Steps Into Ukraine for First Time During Full-Scale War NATO military command, led by Adm. Pierre Vandier, has arrived in Ukraine, a significant sign in growing cooperation. Key discussions: ▪️ Ukraine joining NATO exercises as a “Red Team” adversary ▪️ Expansion of JATEC (NATO-Ukraine Training Centre) ▪️ Scaling command systems & battlefield analytics A clear signal of deeper NATO–Ukraine integration.

NEW: A senior Ukrainian military official forecasted that Russia will begin using mobilized personnel on the battlefield in Ukraine on April 1. Ukrainian Southern Defense Forces Spokesperson Colonel Vladyslav Voloshyn told Ukrainian outlet Interfax Ukraine on March 21 that Russia will begin involving all mobilized personnel currently in Crimea in combat operations in Ukraine starting April 1. Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ Ukrainian counterattacks in southern Ukraine continue to create operational and strategic effects against Russian forces going into the Spring-Summer 2026 offensive. Likely Belarusian balloons recently landed in Poland, possibly as part of Russia’s ongoing use of Belarus in its “Phase Zero” effort, setting conditions for a potential future war with NATO. Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area. Geolocated footage published on March 22 indicates that Ukrainian forces recently advanced along the T-0504 Pokrovsk-Kostyantynivka highway in eastern Kostyantynivka. Ukrainian forces struck military assets and oil infrastructure in Russia. Russian forces launched 139 drones against Ukraine.

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