Trump closes midterm push at Reflecting Pool after $15 million redo
Why it matters: With Democrats eyeing the House and possibly the Senate, losses could hand them subpoena power and control of the budget.
President Donald Trump used his final public appearance before Election Day to stage a midterm event at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, spotlighting a renovation project that has drawn criticism over cost and setbacks. The president formally reopened the site after a roughly $15 million overhaul and spent much of his speech on plans to remake Washington landmarks rather than on inflation or other voter concerns. Trump also lined up nine telerallies for Republican candidates, while Vice President JD Vance campaigned in New York and Ohio. Polls cited by the reports showed Democrats favored to win the House and competitive in the Senate, raising the prospect of investigations and tighter limits on Trump's agenda.