DOJ watchdog declines investigation in Reflecting Pool case
Hearn's lawyers complain the inspector general has referred the case to the Office of Professional Responsibility, a unit that was largely gutted and lacks independence.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
Fallout over D.C. Reflecting Pool damage
President Trump met in the Oval Office on Monday with U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro after Pirro admitted poor installation caused the damage to the D.C. Reflecting Pool, not vandalism. Mr. Trump publicly slammed Pirro for her comments. Nicole Sganga has more.
Trump slams Pirro over Reflecting Pool
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro drew President Trump's ire after she dismissed vandalism charges against a former Olympian who was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool cases
"She folded like an umbrella," President Trump said of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
More Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool charges dropped by Pirro's office
Since Friday, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has dropped charges against three more people accused of vandalism.
Trump blasts Pirro over Reflecting Pool case
President Trump on Monday blasted longtime ally and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro because she moved to drop charges against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Trump White House's contradictions, contortions
After President Trump called off a planned military attack against Iran, and GOP holdouts Cornyn and Tillis reached an agreement to support Todd Blanche for attorney general, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett says two words come to mind: contradiction and contortion. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean report on the latest from the White House.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
D.C. Reflecting Pool saga continues
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is now drained of water and awaiting repairs, as a feud within the Trump administration spills into the open. President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are both rejecting the conclusion by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro that contractors caused the pool to peel. Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Trump blasts decision in Reflecting Pool case
President Trump on Saturday took issue with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's decision to dismiss charges against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. However, Pirro found that peeled paint was actually caused by "flawed installation by the contractor," and she instead placed blame on the Interior Department. Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
DOJ dismisses indictment over Reflecting Pool
The U.S. government dismissed the felony indictment against David Hearn, the former Olympian accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool of the National Mall.
WaPo: Installation damaged Reflecting Pool
A Washington Post analysis published this week found what experts say is the real cause of the damage to the Reflecting Pool in the nation's capital, and it has nothing to do with vandalism. Jarrett Ley, one of the reporters behind the analysis, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Trump claims catastrophic election vulnerabilities without proof; Washington Post identifies installation failures as cause of Reflecting Pool damage.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Olympian charged over alleged D.C. vandalism
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Man charged over Reflecting Pool vandalism
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up roughly two feet of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month, amid the algae blooms and political mudslinging around the president's $16 million renovation. Nicole Sganga reports.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
5 major changes Trump is making in D.C. during his second term
President Trump's construction projects include restoring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, building a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom and a 250-foot triumphal arch.
5 Trump projects changing Washington, D.C.
President Trump is overseeing major construction projects in Washington, D.C. Here are the latest developments as some of the plans navigate contentious legal battles and rising questions about funding. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump's Reflecting Pool woes continue
Preparations are underway to drain the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., for repairs after a multi-million dollar renovation gone awry. President Trump is blaming vandals for an alleged 350-foot gash in the pool's blue lining. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on this.
Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
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