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National
Politics & Government

Shutdown Shutters Many D.C. Tourist Attractions — But Not The One In Trump's Hotel

3:48pm January 10, 2019

by Peter Overby

Unlike other National Park Service properties, the clock tower above the Trump International Hotel is open and staffed by park rangers. Government officials insist the arrangement is aboveboard.

The Trump Organization spent $200 million to renovate the historic Old Post Office Building in Washington, D.C., transforming it into the Trump International Hotel. But several companies say they haven't been fully paid for that work.

National
Economy
Politics & Government

Trump D.C. Hotel Contractors Say They're Owed Millions

9:21am January 11, 2017

by Jackie Northam

Liens filed by construction firms against the Trump Organization's new luxury Washington hotel claim they're owed more than $5 million for unpaid work. The federal government holds the building lease.

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National
Politics & Government

Trump Often Uses The Campaign Spotlight To Promote His Own Brand

4:26pm October 26, 2016

by Meg Anderson

Donald Trump's attendance at the grand opening of his hotel in Washington, D.C., is just the latest example of the GOP nominee bringing media attention to his businesses.