Washington Monument reopened after elevator control issues

By Reem Nadeem
November 16, 2019 | 2:40 PM

The Washington Monument has reopened after it had experienced issues with the elevator controls earlier on Saturday.

The Monument was closed for about three hours.

The system that allows park rangers to access the elevator controls lost power, according to the Park Service.

Just two days after the Monument reopened for visitors on Sept. 19, the elevator stopped working for about an hour.

Clear bags only, TSA-style screening and what to know ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix

By Valerie Bonk
August 22, 2026 | 3:54 PM

The U.S. Secret Service wants those heading to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix what to expect when they go through the security checkpoints Sunday. Tara McLeese, special agent in charge of the Secret Service Washington Field Office, told WTOP that they've been working for months on the plan to secure the venue for the event as a presidential site. "Our mission is to ensure the safety of every Secret Service protectee while also ensuring a swift screening and access for thousands of ticketed attendees," she said. She said they're expecting President Donald Trump, several members of his family, and several members of the cabinet at the Grand Prix.

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