Trump Administration Drops Charges Against David Hearn in Reflecting Pool Case
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro cites flawed installation as cause of damage, prompting President Trump to criticize the Justice Department's decision.
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US Attorney Jeanine Pirro cites flawed installation as cause of damage, prompting President Trump to criticize the Justice Department's decision.
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New evidence shows the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by a botched installation, not vandalism, leading to dismissal of charges against David “Davey” Hearn.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 11:20 PM
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Charges against former Olympian David Hearn for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were dismissed after new evidence pointed to contractor errors and rushed project completion.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 11:18 PM
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Federal prosecutors move to dismiss charges after new evidence reveals Reflecting Pool damage was due to flawed installation, not vandalism.
NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 11:02 PM
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing highlighted ongoing political tensions over the origins of COVID-19 and government pandemic response, revealing limited new information.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 10:55 PM
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In response to a large influx of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italy has imposed border controls on Spain, affecting air and sea travel and suspending Spain's Schengen border-free rights.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 10:29 PM
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The Justice Department dropped the criminal case against David Hearn, citing contractor installation flaws as the cause of damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 10:22 PM
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The Trump administration has filed an appeal against a Florida federal judge’s decision that found the president colluded with the government in a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, a case linked to the creation of a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 9:05 PM
world
Following months of diplomacy, Hamas has agreed to disarm, but Palestinians in Gaza express doubt about the deal's impact amid ongoing violence and political tensions.
ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 7:52 PM
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Following a Senate hearing where Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times, Rep. Rich McCormick proposes legislation to ban him from future federal government work.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 6:35 PM
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Poland condemned the incident and demanded an end to actions endangering citizens' safety following the landing of a Russian Kh-101 missile in eastern Poland.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 6:19 PM
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A coalition of 19 government agencies from nine countries accuses North Korea of using AI-assisted IT workers to generate illicit revenue for its nuclear weapons program.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 5:49 PM
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The UN Human Rights Office reports increased abuses against opposition and civil society in Uganda amid rising restrictions on fundamental freedoms since January 2026.
UN News | Jul 31, 2026, 4:57 PM
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Senate Democrats demand reforms and the removal of acting DNI Bill Pulte before considering reauthorization of the warrantless surveillance provision.
Daily Caller | Jul 31, 2026, 3:38 PM
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President Donald Trump acknowledges the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead but expresses regret and defends it as he supports Todd Blanche’s stalled attorney general nomination.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 2:21 PM
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President Trump accuses Sen. Cornyn of blocking Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation due to disputes over an anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, linking the fight to a contentious Texas Senate primary.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 2:14 PM
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After a surge of tens of thousands of migrants crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Spain reports that roughly half have voluntarily returned, while political figures warn of broader implications.
Washington Times News | Jul 31, 2026, 2:01 PM
politics
President Trump continues to support a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund for MAGA allies despite bipartisan opposition and assurances from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that the fund will not proceed.
Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 12:40 PM
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A recent report alleges that Russian paramilitary forces killed eight civilians, including children, during an air strike in central Mali’s Mopti region.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 12:38 PM
world
Peru's constitutional court nullified the corruption conviction against Ollanta Humala, who led the country from 2011 to 2016, declaring the criminal proceedings against him void.
BBC World | Jul 31, 2026, 11:33 AM
politics
Transaction Denied exposes financial censorship tactics used against groups like the NRA and explores solutions to protect dissenting voices.
Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 10:41 AM
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Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno sharply criticized former NIH Director Anthony Fauci during a Senate hearing, accusing him of prioritizing power over public health in his COVID-19 pandemic response.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 10:15 AM
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, along with other appellate courts, has blocked the Trump administration's expanded mandatory detention policy, requiring bond opportunities for detained migrants.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 10:07 AM
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A new article highlights how state constitutional law can address exclusionary zoning, a major factor in the U.S. housing crisis.
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