no-bid contracts

President Trump stated that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will reopen soon after being drained for repairs. The White House recently completed renovations on the pool, which faced issues including no-bid contracts, an algae bloom, and peeling surfaces.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, with President Donald Trump blaming vandals for damaging the lining. The project has faced issues like algae blooms, a chipping bottom, and green-tinted water, leading to over $14 million in costs since April. At least three people were arrested for vandalism, and two firms received no-bid contracts to expedite work before the July 4 holiday.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, renovated by the Trump administration at a cost exceeding $16 million, has turned green with algae despite efforts to make it 'American flag blue.' The pool, now a site of ongoing cleanup and protests, was intended to be a centerpiece for America's 250th anniversary but has drawn criticism over its no-bid contracts and ineffective algae solutions.

Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump berated them for opposing his Iran war. Congressional Democrats demanded investigations into the $16 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, citing no-bid contracts and project issues.

Lawmakers demand investigations into the troubled $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing no-bid contracts awarded to vendors with ties to President Donald Trump. The project has faced issues like algal blooms and peeling paint, with Trump blaming vandals for the problems. Two contractors, Green Water Solutions and Atlantic Industrial Coatings, were awarded contracts for the pool's purification and repainting.

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels faces scrutiny over no-bid contracts, with an elected official demanding his removal after an investigation was revealed. Insiders indicate City Hall is considering action against him.