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Control of Congress on the line as voters decide midterms
The fate of President Trump's legislative agenda is now in the hands of 2026 midterm voters, with the first polls set to close at 7 p.m. ET. Follow live updates on the election here.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: how every outlet covers the stories
13 stories named Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, covered by 20 outlets. Each one is shown beside every other newsroom's version of the same event, with a link to the outlet that filed it.
What the 2026 midterm elections could mean for Trump's final two years
Oddsmakers and public polls place Democrats in a favorable position ahead of Election Day.
Jon Stewart mocks Trump's 'I had it cleaned' speech at Reflecting Pool
Comedian Jon Stewart mocked President Trump on Monday night for spending much of his final speech before the midterm elections discussing repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. On Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Stewart ridiculed Trump’s decision to focus on the Reflecting Pool’s con
Trump's unusual last-minute message to voters before the midterms
President Trump addressed voters in front of the Reflecting Pool, spending ample time touting his Washington, D.C., beautification plans ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is ava
Trump makes final midterms pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
US President Donald Trump urged supporters to turn out ahead of Election Day
Trump Delivers a Closing Midterm Message. Mostly About Landscaping.
On the eve of the election, the president held forth in great detail on columns, drain pipes and granite at the newly refilled Reflecting Pool.
Trump gives midterms closing message from Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Trump spoke at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to give his administration's closing arguments the day before the midterm elections. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on what the president had to say and his focus on the renovations in the nation's capital.
Trump focuses on Reflecting Pool in final public speech before midterms
Trump seemed to acknowledge that Democrats had an advantage heading into Election Day. "But we gave this a very strong shot," he said.
Trump pre-election pitch: Reflecting Pool, pipes and a new promenade
President Trump extolled his administration's Reflecting Pool project , dug up debunked claims of vandalism and applauded the new White House helipad in a Monday pre-Election Day speech. The big picture: Trump's deep focus on remaking the nation's capital has taken center stage as the clock ticks do
Trump all but dares vandals to damage his refilled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in fresh rant
Trump continues to insist politically-motivated vandals were responsible for damage that was the result of errors by his hand-picked contractor
Refilling of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Watch live from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following reports of it being refilled.
Judge permanently dismisses Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian
Judge Todd Edelman's ruling prevents the Justice Department from refiling charges against Hearn, who was accused of damaging the pool’s peeling coating.
D.C. Judge Dismisses Reflecting Pool Charges — with Prejudice
Consider it an indictment of Trump lawfare against political enemies and scapegoats.
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