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How the National Mall’s other reflecting pool has avoided the green algae that overwhelmed Trump’s renovations

As the Trump administration struggles to deal with the persistent green algae at the newly-renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a body of water just a mile and a half away remains clear.

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The BBC Is Digging Into Trump's January 6 Actions to Defend Against His $10 Billion Lawsuit

President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC is evolving into a legal battle over one of the most scrutinized days of his presidency, as the British broadcaster seeks extensive records related to his actions before and during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Photos of the week | June 19-25, 2026

Algae in the Reflecting Pool, a canceled bill signing, President Donald Trump’s lunch meeting with Senate Republicans, a time capsule and the Great American State Fair kickoff highlighted the week in the Capitol and around Washington. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

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No peace deal for Trump and GOP at Senate lunch

Republicans on Capitol Hill had been hoping to spend the summer touting a rare bipartisan legislative feat, but Donald Trump and his growing anger toward Senate Republicans torched that effort Wednesday. And more trouble could lie ahead, if a tense in-person meeting was any indication. Trump descended on the Capitol…

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Trump halts bipartisan victory lap on housing

Hours before President Donald Trump was scheduled to sign comprehensive housing legislation into law from the Capitol on Wednesday, he abruptly canceled the event, saying he won’t sign it until Congress passes a separate election security measure. “Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as…

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Trump-Pardoned Capitol Rioter 'Cries Victim' After Claiming Nurse Mocked His MAGA Hat During Doctor Visit

Joshua Pruitt, pardoned for his role in the Capitol riot, claims a nurse insulted him over his MAGA hat, sparking debates on political bias and impartiality in healthcare.

International Business Times UK

Trump official declines to call January 6 an ‘attack’, describing ‘protests and such’

Don Berthiaume, Trump nominee for inspector general at justice department, pressed by senators amid confirmation

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'An unexpected story of friendship': Sean Penn to direct police officer drama on January 6 riots

Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 in 2021.

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Bradley Cooper tipped to star in Sean Penn’s new January 6 Capitol riot film

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Sean Penn Writing and Directing 6 January Capitol Riot Film for Warner Bros. — Bradley Cooper in Talks to Star

Sean Penn will direct a film about a police officer's experience during the 6 January Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper potentially starring. The film explores themes of heroism and friendship

International Business Times UK

Sean Penn to direct film about Capitol riot hero cop

Sean Penn is to direct a movie about a cop caught up in the January 6 Capitol riots, with the unnamed officer to be played by Bradley Cooper.

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Sean Penn to direct Jan 6 Capitol riot movie with Bradley Cooper in talks to star

The Oscar-winning actor will also write the script for the project

The Independent UK

Maryland Democrats slam crypto, AIPAC-linked spending in race for Hoyer’s seat

Three candidates in next week’s Democratic primary for the seat of retiring Maryland Rep. Steny H. Hoyer have teamed up to criticize the millions of dollars in outside spending flooding into the district. Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, businesswoman Quincy Bareebe and former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker…

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Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week

Georgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session

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Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponisation' victims

Former President Trump's allies are now looking at a 1946 law to pay supporters. This comes after a planned "weaponization" fund was dropped. The Federal Tort Claims Act allows claims against the US government. This could include individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol events. Discussions are ongoing to find…

International Business Times UK

Jake Lang Back Behind Bars? Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Arrested in Latest Controversy

Jake Lang, a pardoned Capitol rioter, has been arrested in Texas, highlighting his ongoing legal issues and sparking renewed debate over his controversial history.

Roll Call

College sports bill sparks unusual alliances

A push on Capitol Hill to craft legislation to rein in college sports amid skyrocketing costs and roster upheaval has created strange alliances across both the political and athletic spectrums, as was on display Wednesday at a roundtable hearing to rally support for the Senate’s version. The head football coaches…

International Business Times UK

Nancy Mace Suffers Crushing Defeat After Ex-Staff Reveal She Wanted To Get 'Punched by Jan. 6 Rioters' for TV Fame

Nancy Mace lost her primary race amid controversies, including her stance on Epstein files and alleged attempts to gain media attention during the Capitol riots.

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Heavy security in advance of White House 250th festivities

The National Mall is being transformed for almost daily events in the weeks leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, with unprecedented security and a request that those planning to participate in some of the main activities register in advance. Events kick off Friday evening near the…

International Business Times UK

Trump Calls NBC News 'Fake News' After Reporter Fact-Checked His Jan 6 and Election Fraud Claims

Donald Trump left an NBC interview after a heated exchange with journalist Kristen Welker over his claims about the Capitol riot and election fraud, later calling the news programme 'fake news.'

Roll Call

Bitter rivalry? At the Congressional Baseball Game, sort of

Democrats are looking to break a five-year losing streak at Wednesday night’s Congressional Baseball Game, hoping a revamped roster will be enough to beat Republicans. But partisan rivalry aside, research suggests the game may boost legislative collaboration. Playing baseball gives legislators the chance to forge bonds outside the halls of…

International Business Times UK

Why Trump Walked Out of 'Meet the Press': The J6 and Election Rigging Exchange That Broke the Interview

Donald Trump abruptly ended his Meet the Press interview after being challenged on his claims about the 2020 election and January 6 Capitol attack, drawing significant online attention.

The Guardian - US

Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked police

US president says ‘I’d pay the kind of money they deserve’ amid questions over his administration establishing fund

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FISA reauthorization stalls in early-morning Senate vote

Senate Republicans early Friday could not muster enough votes to move forward on a long-term reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, leaving the key surveillance power, which expires next week, in limbo as both chambers leave the Capitol for the weekend. The Senate voted 47-52 on…

The Guardian - UK

Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in defamation case

Request for evidence to support claims of reputational and financial harm from Panorama documentary dismissed as ‘fishing expedition’

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