David “Davey” Hearn, a U.S. Olympic canoeist, was indicted on a felony destruction of property charge after prosecutors accused him of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner. Hearn denies vandalizing the pool and says he only touched a detached piece of coating.
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Democratic staff on a House committee allege Trump allies used Freedom 250 to redirect the nation’s 250th anniversary planning toward political fundraising, donor confusion, voter-data collection and Christian nationalist programming. The interim report has not been adopted by the full committee.
A National Park Service official said in a court filing that part of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor. The filing comes amid scrutiny of a multimillion-dollar renovation marked by algae, peeling blue coating and vandalism allegations.
President Trump said evidence of his claim that vandals cut a large slit in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be shown in court. The pool is expected to be drained again after algae and peeling paint appeared weeks after a $14.7 million renovation.
Trump said U.S. Park Police arrested multiple people for alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after algae and peeling blue coating appeared following a renovation. One arrested man, former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, denied damaging the pool.
Vice President JD Vance said he and Usha Vance will discuss a possible 2028 presidential campaign after the 2026 midterms. He said President Donald Trump would be “very supportive” of whatever he decides.
Primaries in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota will set key Senate, governor and House matchups. Maine Democrat Graham Platner is expected to win his Senate primary despite a series of controversies.