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Anti-war, anti-AI protester atop Washington, D.C. bridge for third day

Arlene Eiras/Reuters

6 May 2026


A lone protester remains atop the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C., for a third day, opposing U.S. policy toward Iran and the use of artificial intelligence. Police have shut down traffic to one lane and continue negotiations. Supporters have gathered below, while commuters face gridlock. No injuries have been reported.

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