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NPS plans to drain Reflecting Pool for repairs after 4th of July celebrations

Off The Press

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July 3, 2026

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The National Park Service plans to begin draining the Reflecting Pool in the National Mall to make repairs, which will include the damage to the lining, after the Fourth of July celebrations. The Department of Interior is soliciting bids for a contract to handle long-term maintenance of the pool after the repairs are completed, CNN []...Click to read more

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Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump promised to fix America's most famous Reflecting Pool for under $2 million. It ended up costing $14.7 million, and the problems started within days‎

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faces legal challenges and accusations of vandalism. Problems like algae and peeling paint emerged shortly after the project's completion. The White House blamed vandals, while critics pointed to a rushed renovation process. Criminal charges have been filed against individuals accused of damaging the landmark. A lawsuit also challenges the renovation's compliance with preservation and environmental laws

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 26, 2026

Waste Energy Corp. (WAST) Discusses SEC Reporting Status, Commissioning Timeline and Operational Update Prepared Remarks Transcript

Waste Energy Corp. (WAST) Discusses SEC Reporting Status, Commissioning Timeline and Operational Update Prepared Remarks Transcript

MIT Technology Review

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· Jul 9, 2026

Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US

I was really looking forward to July 4, and not just because I love a poolside barbecue. This year the American holiday also marked a big symbolic deadline for US nuclear power. Last year the Trump administration set a goal to see three new microreactors achieve criticality, a technical milestone establishing that a reactor can

DNyuz

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· Jul 6, 2026

Celebrating freedom shouldn’t come with dangerous, shameful thuggery

For most Californians, the Fourth of July was a delightful celebration, a chance to honor our nation on its 250th birthday, and an opportunity to embrace the country that we love. For the crowds of thugs who invaded Newport Beach, it was an occasion for mayhem and destruction. Some shot illegal fireworks into crowds. Others []

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 1, 2026

Events to celebrate Fourth of July, honor flood victims in Hill Country

With the Fourth of July approaching, a bunch of events taking place in the Hill Country will honor the lives lost in last year’s floods as well as celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4, when the nation would celebrate its 250th anniversary, but the project quickly ran...

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Related coverage for "NPS plans to drain Reflecting Pool for repairs after 4th of July celebrations": Times of India — Trump promised to fix America's most famous Reflecting Pool for under $2 million. It ended up costing $14.7 million, and the problems started within days‎. Seeking Alpha — Waste Energy Corp. (WAST) Discusses SEC Reporting Status, Commissioning Timeline and Operational Update Prepared Remarks Transcript. MIT Technology Review — Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US. DNyuz — Celebrating freedom shouldn’t come with dangerous, shameful thuggery. KSAT San Antonio — Events to celebrate Fourth of July, honor flood victims in Hill Country . The Hill — Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation