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politics25 days ago•6 min saved

Knife-Sliced Liner Detected in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation

The liner beneath the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, installed during a $16 million renovation, was cut with a sharp knife or razor, damaging the foam sealant. Park Police are investigating after a June 9 report, and a court filing notes the damage may not be isolated. A grainy video and other incidents prompted officials to review the scope of vandalism, with repairs planned after Independence Day. The episode comes amid scrutiny of the pool project and contracting tied to it.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Third Circuit Allows Trump Admin to Redesign Philadelphia Slavery Memorial

A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration may remove and replace the outdoor 'From Enslavement to Emancipation' memorial at Philadelphia's President's House, overturning a district court that had ordered restoration. The Third Circuit said Philadelphia’s contract claims lack merit, though the city has standing to pursue related issues, as the National Park Service proceeds with proposed new panels that frame slavery and its injustices. The ruling comes amid ongoing litigation connected to a 2006 agreement and a 2025 executive order directing the removal of content deemed negative toward founding principles, with critics arguing the changes amount to historical revision.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

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local3 months ago•3 min saved

Judge orders President's House slavery exhibits to remain unchanged amid legal battle

A federal appeals judge has ruled that the exhibits about slavery at Philadelphia’s President’s House must stay as they are for now, as lawsuits over a Trump-era executive order continue. Some panels had been reinstalled after earlier rulings, but a stay halted restoration; critics argue the online “new exhibits” update and removals amount to sanitizing history, while the National Park Service navigates the ongoing dispute.

via CBS News|

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