Lafayette Park Fence and New Screening Center | Washington DC News

The White House is rolling out major security upgrades, including a new fence around Lafayette Park and an underground screening center set for 2028, in response to rising threats — from assassination attempts to recent shootings near checkpoints. The historic park, last fenced in the 1800s, could see full perimeter fencing with gates, even debating whether to enclose its four corner monuments. Meanwhile, fencing along Pennsylvania Avenue is also under review, all while navigating the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts to balance safety with public access to this iconic space. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5eba62b20e11149