Reflecting Pool Fallout: Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty in D.C. Superior Court to felony property destruction tied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, a case critics say is being used to target alleged vandals after Trump blamed damage on outsiders. Extreme Heat & Water Impacts: A record-breaking Potomac River heat wave pushed water temperatures near 98.4 degrees and triggered a fish kill over roughly 14 miles, with officials citing stress from low oxygen rather than pollution. Election Overhaul Push: Trump fired the last three bipartisan Election Assistance Commission members ahead of November, while FEMA grants now hinge on election-security demands including hand-marked paper ballots and citizenship verification. Local Government & Jobs: DC Water will pay about $217,000 to settle an EEOC age-discrimination claim tied to replacing an older HR worker with a younger employee. Infrastructure Dollars: USDOT awarded $1.73B in BUILD grants across 127 projects, including major road/bridge and transit upgrades, with Washington, D.C. among recipients. DC Landmark Politics: The National Capital Planning Commission advanced Trump’s 250-foot Washington arch with recommended design tweaks to fit federal height limits. Public Health & Food Access: DC Health awarded $250K in Farmers’ Market grants to expand access to fresh food through farmers’ markets and mobile options. Security Threats: Federal prosecutors charged an eighth suspect in an alleged plot to attack the White House UFC Freedom 250 event using drones and snipers.