American taxpayer dollars at work. The damage was the result of a flawed installation by the contractor as well as the rush to complete the project prior to events associated with the America 250 celebration in the weeks surrounding Independence Day 2026.

Justice Department drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting PoolThe Justice Department has moved to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.apnews.com