President Trump said the federal government will begin renovating East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 1.
Why it matters: The renovation of the public course is part of Trump's broader effort to reshape the nation's capital through highly visible federal projects and public space overhauls.
This story is based on conversations with six U.S., Israeli and Lebanese sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations.
Four days of nonstop negotiations in Washington this week between the Israeli and Lebanese governments were propelled by one clear shared interest: weakening the influence of Hezbollah and Iran in Lebanon, according to U.S., Israeli and Lebanese officials.
Why it matters: The framework brokered by the Trump administration is the most significant political agreement between Israel and Lebanon in four decades — but all parties involved know the vision of peace it lays out may never materialize.
More couples are redefining the "shotgun wedding" stereotype and are choosing to make it official and make a baby all at once.
The big picture:Americans are waiting longer to get married and have kids as they spend more time building careers and a financial cushion.
Two milestones that have traditionally been viewed as distinct steps — marriage and then the baby carriage — are increasingly overlapping as biological timelines come into play.
