Washington's Reflecting Pool will be drained. Donald Trump blamed vandalism for the bright green algae and peeling paint, citing arrests and promising to present proof in court.
Why the pool is being emptied
Trump said the condition wasn't from neglect. He pointed to vandalism. His administration has made arrests tied to the incidents. Trump also vowed to show evidence in court, though he didn't say when or where the case would be heard.
Prediction market odds hold steady
In a separate development, prediction market Polymarket shows UK Labour leader Keir Starmer at 82.5%. That figure represents the platform's probability estimate for Starmer.
