Politics
Trump Announces Reflecting Pool Drainage
President Trump announced that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained after July 4 celebrations, citing damage from criminals. Republican Senator Thom Tillis expressed a positive predisposition towards Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General.
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The Hill
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) said Sunday he has a “positive predisposition” towards acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whom President Trump has nominated for the full-time post. “I'm going to go through the nomination process. I have got a positive predisposition towards Blanche,” Tillis, a
2026-06-28 22:02 UTC
The Hill
President Trump said Sunday that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained shortly after the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations wrap up, accusing criminals of both damaging the lining and creating algae. "The Reflecting Pool is now in full use after suffering great damage from Crimi
2026-06-28 22:10 UTC