Trump alleges vandals damaged $14.8 million Lincoln pool project
What's new: The claim adds to scrutiny of the renovation after algae and peeling paint surfaced within weeks of completion.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +9
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Lincoln Reflecting Pool to be drained again after $14M rebuild
What's new: Experts told PBS the algae bloom is common in stagnant summer water, undercutting sabotage claims tied to the repairs.
PBS NewsHour, ABC News
Ex-Olympian faces charge after touching peeling pool coating in DC
What's next: David Hearn is due in court July 9 as officials weigh damage claims tied to the Reflecting Pool's troubled $14.65 million overhaul.
BBC News (World), ABC News +2
2 more charged in alleged White House UFC attack plot, bringing total to 7
What's new: Court filings say one suspect supplied a shotgun and cash, while another discussed explosive drones and a possible Kansas City World Cup target.
ABC News, The Hill +1
Paint peels from Trump-backed $14 million Reflecting Pool redo
What's new: Workers were pumping out blue paint chips and algae days before July 4 events tied to the US 250th anniversary.
$14.6M Lincoln Reflecting Pool redo falters as blue paint peels
What's new: algae still coated the pool Friday as crews used peroxide and ozone treatment and vacuumed debris from the bottom.
Lincoln Reflecting Pool repair bill climbs past $16 million
What's new: A second no-bid contract added $1.74 million for an algae-killing system after the repaint job began peeling.
The Hill, ABC News
Reagan National to shut from noon July 4, canceling hundreds of flights
What's next: The airport will also close for several hours July 3 for rehearsals and is due to reopen early on July 5.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
Judge throws out Kennedy Center suit over canceled Christmas Eve show
What's new: The case was dismissed with prejudice under Washington's anti-SLAPP law after the musician never signed the contract.
The New York Times, ABC News +1