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1. Now It’s Fireworks and a Fence Keeping Tourists From the Reflecting Pool

   Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:40:12 -0000

   Chain-link fencing now surrounds the pool in preparation for a Fourth of July celebration. It has not stopped people from gawking.

2. How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing ‘Bubblers’ and a Rush Job

   Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:45:58 -0000

   Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.

3. Trump Picks Lance Schroyer as New ICE Director

   Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:20:22 -0000

   The president said he was nominating Lance Schroyer, who currently serves as an adviser to Markwayne Mullin, the D.H.S. secretary, to lead the high-profile agency.

4. Riding Into 2028: On the Midterms Trail, Andy Beshear Eyes a Bigger Prize

   Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:09:06 -0000

   The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.

5. What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff

   Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:02:14 -0000

   Saturday’s election will be the latest test of President Trump’s influence in G.O.P. contests.

6. Trump Is Turning Journalists Into Criminals

   Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:06 -0000

   The product of journalism enjoys substantial protection under the First Amendment. But what about the process?