Fresh setback at Lincoln Memorial pool as Trump renovation overruns

Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as Trump’s renovation pushes past the July 4 deadline, with algae growth and peeling coating prompting further repairs after initial work. Trump blames vandals, but critics say the repair job was flawed. Interior Secretary Burgum says the water will be drained to clean debris from Independence Day celebrations and fix damages, with no new bids planned for the next phase. Several people have been charged for removing paint, and lawmakers are probing the project’s funding and contracts.