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The United States Park Police have arrested multiple individuals for allegedly vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, following algae-related contamination. David Hearn, detained for touching the pool’s surface, plans to appear in court next month as the National Park Service did not respond to inquiries.
The U.S. government has awarded a $1.7 million no-bid contract to Green Water Solutions, owned by Trump donor John J. Cafaro, to install a filtration system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This contract was justified under rules for projects of “unusual and compelling urgency.”
The Trump administration informed a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is evaluating options for its upcoming programming, ranging from a complete closure to limited public access. This follows a court order mandating the centre to remain open amid ongoing renovations and the removal of Trump’s name from its title.
President Trump has confirmed a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, set to take effect on 1 August, citing Canada’s failure to curb fentanyl smuggling and persistent trade imbalances.
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A Palestinian activist who was detained for over three months in a US immigration jail after protesting against Israel is suing Donald Trump’s administration for $20m (£15m) in damages.
GOP lawmakers in the House and Senate officially passed Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” including provisions…
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