{"id":"f187c592-0a6f-4730-abe0-4354c80967e0","url":"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/02/trump-reflecting-pool-renovation-midterms","domain":"theguardian.com","outlet":{"name":"The Guardian","country":"GB","cred":4,"lean":-1,"curated":true,"owner":"Guardian Media Group"},"title":"Trump unveils results of $14m reflecting pool makeover in final appeal before midterms","plainHeadline":"Trump unveils results of $14m Lincoln Memorial pool renovation","rewrite":{"model":null,"at":null},"summary":["Trump presented the delayed results of a $14m Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation.","He spoke at the pool’s opening and discussed changes to pipes, grass and granite.","Earlier, algae blooms had turned the pool green and coating peeled, Trump claimed vandals were to blame.","David Hearn's case for alleged damage was dropped by the US attorney's office.","Trump linked the project to midterm elections and criticized predecessors for spending on renovations."],"topics":["Politics","Economy","Environment"],"lang":"eng","publishedAt":"2026-11-02T20:42:37.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-11-02T21:00:18.361Z","story":"https://brief.concise.news/story/4037c452-137f-4031-b769-4f3526ecd393","storyId":"4037c452-137f-4031-b769-4f3526ecd393","image":"https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f7f882d910cf5e618c41551fd7db158d88b1c034/268_0_3464_2770/master/3464.jpg?width=140&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=521de023576c9d071da67b807686ff2b","author":"Ariana Baio","dek":"US president shares delayed results of chaotic renovation on DC site as Americans prepare to head to the polls"}