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July 17, 2026

Trump says White House searching for 'vandal proof' material after alleged Reflecting Pool attack

President Donald Trump said the White House is searching for vandal proof material after the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was emptied to repair damage.

July 11, 2026

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again as Trump administration resumes repairs

Crews began draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Friday to clean up fireworks debris and repair damage the Trump administration blamed on vandals.

July 9, 2026

Former US Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey" Hearn pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

July 7, 2026

Doug Burgum says vandalism of Reflecting Pool started as early as June 9 after Trump announced renewal

The National Mall Reflecting Pool faced repeated vandalism after President Donald Trump ordered its restoration, prompting mobile camera stations and a crackdown.

July 5, 2026

Burgum clashes with CNN host, blasts media for questioning vandalism of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told Dana Bash that vandals physically cut the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's new liner ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.

June 29, 2026

CBS crew attacked by multiple men near Chicago museum, suspects arrested: police

A CBS News Chicago reporter and photographer were allegedly attacked near Adler Planetarium as suspects shouted racial slurs and damaged equipment.

June 28, 2026

Burgum vows 'full' prosecution after vandals carved 350-foot gash into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum vows "full" prosecution after vandals allegedly slashed a 350-foot gash into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

June 26, 2026

White House condemns 'targeted sabotage' of reflecting pool as repairs pushed past July 4 celebration

The National Park Service plans to drain the reflecting pool after Independence Day to repair damage from alleged vandalism, including cut sealant.

June 25, 2026

‘Deranged’ vandals fuel Mall sabotage trend, from blood writing to Reflecting Pool damage

Vandals target the National Mall with blood-written messages on the Washington Monument, 8647 markings, and razor-blade cuts to the Reflecting Pool.

June 25, 2026

Officials ask for help identifying person in Reflecting Pool damage investigation

U.S. Park Police are asking for help identifying a woman captured on camera in connection to the alleged damage at the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial.