Federal authorities investigate giant ‘8647’ markings on National Mall

A judge ruled this month that the numbers on their own, which the Trump administration has called a threat against the president, constitute free speech. The numbers “8647” were marked in the grass on the National Mall in Washington on Thursday.Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images Giant markings of the numbers 8647 appeared Thursday on the National Mall in Washington, prompting an investigation by federal authorities and claims of “political violence” by the White House. U.S. Park Police responding to the incident Thursday morning.Nathan Howard / Reuters An Interior Department spokesperson called the incident “deranged” vandalism that “will not be tolerated.”...