Rachel Treisman

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387 appearances 60 recordings 2 series first heard Sep 2025 last heard 6 Sep

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NPR News Now · NPR News: 07-13-2026 9PM EDT · 14 Jul 2026 podcast

The reflecting pool was already drained once this spring, when it was resurfaced a color that President Trump called American flag blue.

But shortly after it was refilled in early June, algae blooms turned the water a murky green.

Around the same time, pieces of that blue lining started to peel off, which the Trump administration blames on vandalism.

It was waiting to repair the pool until after the 4th of July fireworks, but has not provided a timeline.

Rachel Triesman, NPR News.

NPR News Now · NPR News: 07-10-2026 3PM EDT · 10 Jul 2026 podcast

The National Capital Planning Commission approved the arch's preliminary site and building plans after hearing more than two hours of public pushback on Thursday. voice-verified

It wants the Department of the Interior to come back in September with more details. voice-verified

about things like pedestrian access and lighting plans. voice-verified

The commission chair, a Trump appointee, says that's when it will consider whether D.C. voice-verified

's height limits apply to the arch. voice-verified

The administration is arguing that federal projects should be exempt, which contradicts decades of precedent. voice-verified

The commission's lawyer says changing that could reshape the city. voice-verified

Rachel Treisman, NPR News. voice-verified

NPR News Now · NPR News: 07-10-2026 9AM EDT · 10 Jul 2026 podcast