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The interior of Šiauliai Cathedral looking east in Šiauliai, Lithuania.

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Democrats Urge Interior Inspector General to Investigate Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Issues

Senators Martin Heinrich and Sheldon Whitehouse request a probe into the Department of the Interior's knowledge of engineering problems with the Reflecting Pool following dropped charges against an accused vandal.

Aug 5, 2026, 10:26 PM The Hill

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Federal Overhaul of Public Lands Grazing Rules Draws Criticism for Excluding Public Input

The Department of the Interior proposes expanding livestock grazing on 155 million acres of Western public lands, prompting concerns from Native American tribes and conservationists about environmental impacts and lack of consultation.

ProPublica | Jul 7, 2026, 10:08 AM

Photo of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with The Washington Monument reflecting in the pool on a sunny day

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Justice Department Drops Charges in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Damage Case

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s decision to dismiss cases against four individuals accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has sparked legal scrutiny and political tension.

The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 11:21 PM

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Trump Disputes Justice Department’s Findings on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

US President Donald Trump rejects his Justice Department’s conclusion that a flawed installation caused damage to the Reflecting Pool, insisting vandalism was to blame.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 8:32 PM

This is an artist's impression of a unique type of extrasolar planet discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope. The planet is so close to its star that it completes an orbit in 10.5 hours. The planet is only 750,000 miles (about 1.207 Million kilometres) from the star, or 1/130th the distance between Earth and the Sun. The Jupiter-sized planet orbits an unnamed red dwarf star that lies in the direction of the Galactic Centre; the exact stellar distance is unknown. Hubble detected the planet in a survey that identified 16 Jupiter-sized planets in short-period, edge-on orbits (as viewed from Earth) that pass in front of their parent stars. Hubble could not see the planets, but measured the dimming of starlight as the planets passed in front of their stars. This illustration presents a purely speculative view of what such a "hot Jupiter" might look like. It could have a powerful magnetic field that traps charged particles from the star. These particles create glowing auroral rings around the planet's magnetic poles. A powerful magnetic flux tube links the planet and star. This enhances stellar activity and triggers powerful flares. A powerful stellar wind creates a bow shock around the planet. The planet's atmosphere seethes at 1,650 degrees Celsius.

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DOJ Drops Charges Against Olympian in Reflecting Pool Case, Citing Contractor Fault

District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Pirro moves to dismiss vandalism indictment against David Hearn, attributing damage to contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings.

Daily Caller | Aug 1, 2026, 7:41 PM

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Trump and Interior Secretary Burgum Dispute DOJ’s Dismissal of Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case

The Justice Department dropped felony charges against former Olympian David Hearn over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing faulty construction, but President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum maintain the damage was caused by vandalism.

The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 6:24 PM

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US Department of Justice Drops Case Against Olympian Over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Damage

The DOJ acknowledged that the $14 million renovation of the Reflecting Pool was rushed and flawed, leading to the dismissal of vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn.

ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 2:44 AM

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Prosecutors Seek Dismissal of Felony Vandalism Case Against Olympian David Hearn

Federal prosecutors move to dismiss charges after new evidence reveals Reflecting Pool damage was due to flawed installation, not vandalism.

NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 11:02 PM

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Bear Perched on New Mexico Utility Pole Dies from Electrocution, Viral Video Shows

A bear was captured on video balancing atop a utility pole near Gladstone, New Mexico, before reportedly dying from electrocution after the incident.

Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 4:44 AM

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Endangered Species Act Protections for Wildlife Habitats

New rule finalized to allow development, logging, and mining in habitats of endangered species, sparking criticism from environmental advocates.

Guardian US | Jul 11, 2026, 12:08 AM

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Trump’s Proposed 250-Foot Washington Arch Receives Preliminary Approval Amid Controversy

The National Capital Planning Commission granted initial approval for Donald Trump’s 250-foot Independence Arch despite public opposition and ongoing debate over federal height restrictions.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 10, 2026, 1:39 AM

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