National Park Service

Last month, the National Park Service began offering guided tours to Honouliuli. This location, situated in Hawaiʻi Gulch, was previously a World War II internment camp, and the tours are now available to the public.

Donald Trump's botched repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have placed the National Park Service in a political predicament, according to critics. Critics warn that these incidents, alongside demands like revising exhibits or demolishing historical structures, risk undermining the integrity of the federal agency. The article notes that the service has faced increased scrutiny regarding workforce losses and executive orders affecting national monuments.

Donald Trump's actions and demands, including botched repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and executive orders targeting exhibits, have placed the National Park Service in a political predicament. Critics criticize these moves as a systematic degradation and assault on the federal agency's mission and values. Furthermore, the NPS has lost at least one-quarter of its permanent workforce since Trump began his second term.

Donald Trump criticized the dismissed Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case, sharing an account from a National Park Service employee that David Hearn allegedly “violently” ripped and tugged at the pool’s coating. The document cited by Trump stated the NPS employee also told authorities to contact police. Trump continued to press his claims of deliberate damage despite federal prosecutors moving to dismiss the felony charge against Hearn.

President Donald Trump renewed his criticism regarding the dismissed Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case, citing a National Park Service employee who alleged David Hearn violently ripped and tugged at the pool’s coating. He claimed this witness account bolstered his argument that damage was deliberate and also mentioned other incidents, such as writing with an 'acid like material.' Trump urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to revisit the case after prosecutors moved to dismiss charges.

A person died in a water-related incident near Hatteras beach in Virginia. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials reported the incident, and despite efforts by the National Park Service, the individual did not survive.

The winner of Florida's annual Python Challenge eliminated 96 Burmese pythons from the Everglades as part of an invasive species removal initiative. The 10-day event, organized by FWC, the South Florida water management district, and the National Park Service, offers a $10,000 prize for capturing the most snakes.

The National Zoo has two new baby bat-eared foxes as part of a species survival plan. Keeping the National Guard in D.C. will cost an additional $1.4 billion. Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration over new tariffs. A National Park Service report warns Trump's proposed arch could disrupt historical sites. ICE collected DNA from 1 million people, including children, last year.

Philadelphia seeks a federal appeals court review of a ruling that allowed the Trump administration to remove exhibits highlighting George Washington's role as an enslaver at the President’s House Site. The city argues the decision creates a loophole for federal agencies to bypass judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act. The National Park Service has since replaced the exhibit with a version critics say downplays Washington's enslavement of nine people.

President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot-tall memorial arch could disrupt historical sites in Washington, D.C., according to a National Park Service report. The arch may break alignment between the Lincoln Memorial, Memorial Bridge, and Arlington House, altering symbolic connections. A lawsuit challenges the project, arguing it requires Congressional approval.

The National Park Service assessed that President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch near Arlington National Cemetery would have adverse effects on historic landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Washington Monument. The review identified nearly 40 affected sites and found a smaller arch design would worsen the impact. The US Commission of Fine Arts approved the design with edits, and the National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary plans.

President Trump endorsed Scotts Miracle-Gro, stating the company provides 'great grass' and did the White House lawn for free. The company donated $1 million to the National Park Service for restoring the White House South Lawn after a UFC event. Ethics experts have raised concerns about Trump's pattern of promoting private companies.

The National Park Service found that President Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch would adversely affect dozens of historic sites around Washington, D.C. The NPS listed nearly 40 locations after reopening public comments and receiving feedback from outside groups.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about a rushed and flawed installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, which led to the pool's lining damage.

U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about rushed and flawed installation work by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, leading to peeling and damage attributed to overspray and delamination.

A former National Park Service ranger is conducting secret tours under the 'Resistance Ranger' campaign, which has sparked public backlash. The tours are described as attacking America, according to the article's title.

U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian canoeist, after determining the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool likely resulted from contractor error. The U.S. Attorney's office cited withheld information from the Interior Department about rushed and flawed installation by Atlantic Industrial Coatings as the cause of the damage.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian canoeist accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors cited new evidence showing the damage likely resulted from contractor error by Atlantic Industrial Coatings during the pool's renovation, rather than vandalism.

The Justice Department dismissed a criminal case against David Hearn, a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence showing the damage resulted from a contractor's faulty installation and rushed work for the America 250 celebration. Hearn's lawyers claimed the prosecution was politically motivated and based on flawed evidence.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error by Atlantic Industrial Coatings as the cause. The Interior Department withheld information about rushed and botched installation leading to the damage, which prosecutors now say cannot be attributed to vandalism.

U.S. prosecutors dismissed vandalism charges against David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing contractor error as the likely cause. The Interior Department withheld information about flawed installation work by Atlantic Industrial Coatings, which led to the pool's lining damage.

The Justice Department dismissed a criminal case against David Hearn, a former Olympian, for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after new evidence showed the damage resulted from a contractor's botched installation and rushed work ahead of the America 250 celebration in 2026. Hearn's lawyers criticized the prosecution as politically motivated and demanded an apology.

President Donald Trump is holding a Cabinet meeting at Camp David for the first time in his second term, following a previous attempt canceled due to weather. The retreat, established in 1942, has been used by presidents for high-stakes talks, including the 1978 Camp David Accords. Trump has recently shortened these meetings, which include media presence, after they became lengthy.

President Trump is holding his 13th Cabinet meeting at Camp David, a presidential retreat in Maryland, marking the first such event in his second term. A previous attempt in May was canceled due to weather. The meetings are known for their length and officials' praise of Trump, though he has recently encouraged shorter remarks.

President Donald Trump is holding his 13th Cabinet meeting of his second term at Camp David in Maryland, a retreat known for lengthy sessions and officials praising the president. This marks the first such meeting at Camp David in his second term after a May attempt was canceled due to weather. The meetings, which include media presence, have seen Trump recently urging shorter remarks to address their extended duration.

A UC Davis study found that prescribed burns in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks significantly increased the survival rate of giant sequoias during the 2020-2021 wildfires. Researchers used satellite imagery and AI to determine that trees treated with controlled fires were four times more likely to survive. Over 1,900 sequoias were saved, and an additional 3,900 could have survived if all trees had been treated.

David Hearn, a Bethesda, Maryland resident, is charged with destroying over $1,000 worth of property for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His defense argues the pool had preexisting damage requiring repairs regardless of his actions. President Donald Trump, who oversaw the pool's renovation, has blamed vandals for its damage.

David Hearn is charged with destroying over $1,000 in property for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His defense argues the pool was already damaged before Hearn interacted with it, and repairs were necessary regardless of his actions.

David Hearn, an Olympic canoeist from Maryland, is charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but defense attorneys argue the pool had preexisting damage requiring repairs regardless of his alleged actions. A National Park Service official testified that repairs costing $6,000 to $15,000 were necessary before Hearn's involvement, raising questions about the felony charge.

David Hearn is charged with property destruction for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but his defense argues the pool had preexisting damage requiring repairs regardless of his actions. The defense has requested grand jury materials to challenge the felony charge, citing a witness's testimony that Hearn's conduct did not cause quantifiable loss.

David Hearn is charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but his defense claims preexisting damage negates the felony charge. The government's witness testified that repairs were already needed regardless of Hearn's actions.

David Hearn, an Olympic canoeist, is charged with felony destruction of property for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His defense argues the pool had preexisting damage requiring repairs, and the government’s witness could not quantify Hearn’s specific impact. The case involves a motion to release grand jury materials to challenge the indictment.

David Hearn is charged with property destruction over $1,000 for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in 2026. Hearn's defense argues the pool had preexisting damage requiring repairs regardless of his actions, citing a National Park Service witness. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro filed the charge, while President Donald Trump attributed pool damage to vandals.

David Hearn, an Olympic canoeist, is charged with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but his legal team argues the pool was already damaged before he allegedly touched it. A National Park Service witness testified that repairs costing $6,000 to $15,000 were necessary regardless of Hearn's actions, and Hearn's attorneys have requested grand jury materials to challenge the felony charge.

A former Olympian named David Hearn is challenging grand jury proceedings in his case over alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His attorneys argue the pool had preexisting damage and request full access to grand jury testimony and legal instructions provided to jurors. The case is linked to a renovation project associated with President Donald Trump, with Hearn's defense alleging political motivation.

A former Olympian, David Hearn, is charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and is challenging grand jury proceedings, citing irregularities. His lawyers argue the pool had preexisting damage and request full access to grand jury testimony. The case is linked to a renovation project associated with President Donald Trump, who accused vandals of causing harm.

A former Olympian, David Hearn, faces a felony charge for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His attorneys argue the pool had preexisting damage and request access to grand jury proceedings to challenge the indictment. The case is linked to a Trump-era renovation project, with Hearn and supporters alleging political motivation.

David Hearn, an ex-Olympian, is charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and is challenging grand jury proceedings, citing preexisting damage. His defense argues the pool's damage was not caused by him, while the Trump administration has claimed vandalism as a cause.

A man died after being struck by a falling rock at Glacier National Park. The incident occurred near Going-to-the-Sun Road, a popular area in the park constructed in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

The Jacob Riis Bathhouse in the Rockaways, a historic public space, faces delays in its transformation into the Rockaway Ocean Club, a private beach club with costly membership fees. Grassroots groups like the Riis Beach Bloc Association have boycotted the project, criticizing the privatization of the once-public 'People’s Beach' and its impact on community access.