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Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claims
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Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claims

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Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claims
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Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claims

President Trump is sticking by his claims of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, following reports that the pool’s new base covering is peeling off.  The Trump administration’s multimillion-dollar renovation project of this iconic water feature was only recently completed. The water has since turned green from an algae bloom outbreak and the pool’s…

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National Guard, Park Police patrolling Reflecting Pool
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National Guard, Park Police patrolling Reflecting Pool

National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as part of a crackdown against suspected vandalism after the pool’s waters turned green from an algae bloom and blue paint added to the pool floated to the surface. The patrols come as the Department of the Interior said…

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Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations
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Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

Rights groups criticized the meeting, saying it undermines the EU's human rights obligations.

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Expanding the Supreme Court isn’t court-packing
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Expanding the Supreme Court isn’t court-packing

Adding four seats under the next Democratic trifecta would actually be unpacking the court.

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Proxy war between AI industry, safety groups comes to head in NY House primary
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Proxy war between AI industry, safety groups comes to head in NY House primary

New York City voters are set to deliver their verdict Tuesday in one of the most prominent election battles between artificial intelligence companies and the nonprofits pushing for stricter rules on the new technology. The fight over AI policy has loomed over the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D), as pro-AI and…

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Rand Paul issues subpoena for Anthony Fauci
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Rand Paul issues subpoena for Anthony Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a subpoena from Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to appear before his committee in July.  In a post online late Monday, Paul said Fauci backed out of a voluntary agreement to testify in front of his panel this month.   “Last week, Anthony Fauci notified us he will NOT…

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