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Coverage of renovation project in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 24 · 22:22 UTCMost recent: Jul 11 · 19:53 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 11 · 19:53 UTCWGN9 CHICAGO
    Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation

    The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for repairs, causing another setback in President Trump’s renovation project. Trump aimed to showcase the pool by July 4 for the nation’s 250th anniversary, but the project has faced issues.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 17:43 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool

    President Trump claimed six people were arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing a '350 foot gash' in its coating without evidence. The pool, part of a $14-million renovation project, faces issues with algae blooms and a peeling 'American flag blue' liner. Federal authorities have patrolled the site, and Trump announced plans to drain some water for a permanent repair ahead of the Fourth of July.

  • POLITICSJun 22 · 19:23 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over

    National Guard and U.S. Park Police patrolled the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as Trump's administration faces issues with a botched renovation and algae bloom. Trump claims intentional damage caused the peeling coating, while contractors use chemicals and nanobubbles to address the problem.

  • POLITICSJun 22 · 16:02 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Trump claims ‘vandals’ foiled his $14m bid to revamp DC’s reflecting pool. What actually happened?

    Donald Trump's $14 million renovation project for the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC has faced issues including algae, peeling paint, and cost overruns. Trump claims vandals foiled the project, which aimed to be completed in time for the country's 250th anniversary.

  • POLITICSJun 21 · 22:32 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Trump says Reflecting Pool will likely need to be drained

    President Donald Trump stated that issues with a more than $14 million renovation project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have become severe enough that it will likely need to be at least partly drained for repairs.

  • POLITICSJun 21 · 02:05 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    After multi-million dollar renovation, National Mall Reflecting Pool awash in algae... and controversy

    The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, renovated under Trump's urging with a projected cost of $1.9 million, has turned green with algae despite claims of a 50-year waterproof coating. The project's cost ballooned to $15 million, and Democratic lawmakers are investigating potential conflicts of interest in no-bid contracts awarded to firms linked to Trump and his associates.

  • POLITICSJun 21 · 00:59 UTCTHE HILL
    Trump says ‘multiple arrests’ made at Reflecting Pool amid vandalism claims

    President Trump claimed multiple arrests were made for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, aiming to deflect blame for water quality and maintenance issues following a recent renovation. The statement highlights ongoing problems with the Reflecting Pool's condition and alleged acts of vandalism.

  • POLITICSJun 20 · 23:26 UTCCBC NEWS
    Trump, without substantiation, blames Reflecting Pool renovation woes on vandalism

    U.S. President Donald Trump claimed federal authorities arrested individuals for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, attributing issues with the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project to vandalism. The project, part of the nation's 250th anniversary, has faced challenges leading to Trump's unsubstantiated accusations.

  • POLITICSJun 8 · 14:34 UTCTHE HILL
    GSA touts panel’s approval of renovation project after building partially deemed ‘uninhabitable’

    The General Services Administration highlighted the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's approval of a resolution to fully fund renovations of its headquarters, which was partially deemed 'uninhabitable.' GSA Administrator Edward Forst stated the project will create a 'high-quality and dynamic federal campus.'

  • POLITICSApr 25 · 23:39 UTCDAILY MAIL
    Trump trolls Obama over Reflecting Pool at The Lincoln Memorial after boasting about his thrifty renovation that only took a week

    Donald Trump mocked Barack Obama regarding the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial after claiming his renovation project was completed in a week and described as 'thrifty.' The comment appears to be a political jab at Obama's administration.

  • POLITICSApr 25 · 14:51 UTCCBS NEWS
    Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

    The U.S. Justice Department has concluded its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the central bank's renovation project, as announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

  • POLITICSApr 24 · 22:22 UTCCBS NEWS
    Why is the DOJ dropping its Jerome Powell probe?

    The Justice Department has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which was linked to the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters in Washington, D.C.