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Crews drain Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of troubled Trump revamp

Trump directed that the bottom be painted what he called “American flag blue” but problems began quickly after the initial work was finished.

Euronews

Trump’s algae-filled Reflecting Pool drained once again for ‘beautification’ project

A Trump official said the latest work on the pool will also remove debris from an extensive Independence Day fireworks display over the National Mall

The Independent UK

The Latest: After weeks on hold, deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing, says US official

The U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon is moving to technical discussions in Rome after weeks of stagnation

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Former US Olympian pleads not guilty to damaging reflecting pool amid Trump’s renovation

David Hearn is accused of destroying ‘American flag blue’ lining material on the bottom of the reflecting pool

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Reflecting Pool saga heads to court as Olympian fights back

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The Independent UK

Olympian accused of tearing piece of Trump’s reflecting pool maintains innocence in first appearance before a judge

David Hearn pleads not guilty to a felony count of destruction of property

The Independent UK

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism

A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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Trump Admin Blames 'Box-Cutter Vandals' for $15M Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Failure as It's Drained Again

The Trump administration's costly renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces criticism due to vandalism claims and technical failures, raising questions about the project's effectiveness.

International Business Times UK

Trump Caught Sharing Outdated June Photos To Falsely Claim 'Crystal Clear' Reflecting Pool Is Only Just Completed

President Trump faces criticism over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, with accusations of using outdated images and ongoing algae issues despite costly refurbishment efforts.

International Business Times UK

Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK

Bring in the fleas! Scientist offers other ideas to tackle Trump’s Reflecting Pool algae problem

‘Chemical and mechanical solutions are only temporary fixes,’ an ecology professor wrote

The Independent UK

Olympic canoeist David Hearn facing up to a decade in prison for alleged ‘deliberate act to damage’ Reflecting Pool

Jeanine Pirro says he "willfully destroyed property".

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Who Is David Hearn? Age, Career Highlights, and Quick Facts Amid 10-Year Prison Case Over Reflecting Pool Damage

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn faces a felony charge for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, potentially leading to a 10-year prison sentence. Hearn denies the allegations.

International Business Times UK

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said David Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than €875 in damage.

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The Independent UK

Former Olympian faces felony charge for touching Reflecting Pool after Trump’s makeover

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The Guardian - US

US Olympian indicted after Trump alleged ‘vandalism’ at DC reflecting pool

Canoeist David Hearn was arrested in June after touching a peeling piece of liner in the pool from renovation project

The Independent UK

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK

Ex-Olympian who touched Reflecting Pool charged with felony destruction of property by Trump’s DOJ

David Hearn is accused of ‘forcefully and violently’ pulling blue liner from the pool

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The Independent UK

Trump turns DC into a maze of fences as his monument upgrades take over America 250 celebrations

The president’s construction projects have made many of the tourist amenities in Washington inaccessible

The Guardian - US

Reflecting pool was cut with ‘sharp knife or razor’, National Park Service says

Senior official alleges in court filing that damage included about ‘70 fence post tops thrown’ into the pool

Salon

Why MAGA buys the Reflecting Pool hoax

The GOP base would love to arrest people who laugh at them

The Independent UK

Workers put fence up around Reflecting Pool as Trump’s renovation chaos deepens

The administration blamed ‘vandalism by leftist activists’ for putting up the fencing earlier than planned

The Independent UK

Reflecting Pool’s ‘350-foot gash’ can’t be fixed before America 250 celebration as Trump steps up police presence around landmark

Contractors say repairs could take weeks and will require draining the Reflecting Pool

International Business Times UK

'I Saw It': Trump Doubles Down On Unverified Claims That Vandals Used Box Cutters to 'Cut' Lincoln Memorial Pool 'Very Violently'

President Trump claims vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but evidence is lacking. The incident involves a no-bid contract and a donor with felony convictions.

The Independent UK

Trump threatens to sue ABC News over Reflecting Pool renovations coverage: ‘I like their money’

The president has also accused vandals of destroying parts of the pool

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