Homeland Security Looks to Fast-Track Demolition of Vacant Historic Buildings in DC

WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security is seeking an emergency demolition of historic buildings in the nation’s capital. The Washington Post first reported this development, citing documents it obtained. The DHS verified the authenticity of a memo in response to a request from The Epoch Times. The department is looking to tear down dozens of buildings on the St. Elizabeths campus. DHS is looking to tear down vacant buildings on the property’s west campus, where DHS is headquartered. The east campus is an active mental health facility. St. Elizabeths used to be known as the “Government Hospital for the Insane.”...