Trump-era Lincoln Memorial pool drained again amid cost and controversy

Crews drained the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, DC again as part of a Trump-backed renovation, with debris from Independence Day fireworks in the water and plans to repair vandalism before refilling. The project has cost more than $16 million, faced criticism over alleged vandalism and contractor ties to the administration, and officials say no new bids will be sought, with the same company to complete further repairs while lawmakers probe taxpayer funding.