Lawmakers demand info on Trump use of national park fees to pay for D.C. repairs

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department over the Trump administration's use of $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C., renovations and events. The National Park Service redirected funds from entry fees and passes to projects like fountain repairs and fireworks, diverting money from parks needing maintenance. The practice is legal under a policy allowing 20% of fee revenue for broader use, but critics argue it exceeds past allocations.