Reflecting Pool Repairs Continue Ahead of Trump's Scheduled Visit

The Reflecting Pool, a historic landmark on the National Mall, has been refilled after recent repair work. Fences surrounding the area were removed on Monday, and the pool is expected to be in its final state ahead of Mr. Trump’s scheduled visit on Monday.

Federal contractors completed a new layer of waterproofing and flushed the pool’s filtration system. Despite claims by Mr. Trump that the pool was vandalized, officials and contractors attributed the issues to flawed repair work and design problems.

Early voting trends indicate a Democratic advantage in key Senate races. In every Senate battleground tracked, early ballot counts have surpassed those from 2022. This suggests higher overall turnout, though it remains unclear how these early votes will translate to Election Day results.

In Southern states like Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Black voters make up a larger share of early ballots than in recent cycles. These states, which leaned Republican in 2024, are critical for Democrats seeking to flip the Senate.