The Interior Department is currently investigating an incident on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. An anti-Trump message has reportedly been etched into the grass, prompting a formal inquiry.
In weather-related news, the Midwest is facing severe storms. These conditions are causing disruptions in travel across the region.
In a legal development, the gunman responsible for the deaths of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband has pleaded guilty in federal court.
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