Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn is one of seven people who face charges in what Trump has said were efforts to sabotage the renovation project, one of several projects the president has initiated as part of a plan to beautify the nation's capital.
Canoeist David Hearn plead not guilty in D.C. Superior Court Thursday to a charge of destruction of property causing more than $1,000 in damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The Justice Department's Reflecting Pool vandalism allegations are heading to court with former Olympian David Hearn set for arraignment in DC tomorrow. The Hill's Sophie Brams and Ryan Mancini break down what the Trump administration has said and what still has not been shown publicly. #reflectingpool #lincolnmemorial #davidhearn #olympian #justicedepartment #doj #arraignment #trumpadministration #thegavel
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn is facing a felony charge after federal prosecutors alleged he damaged the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool. The Hill's Sophie Brams and Ryan Mancini break down U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s announcement, the Justice Department’s claims, and the response from Hearn’s attorneys. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-gavel/the-gavel-live-briefing/5959169-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-legal-battle-live-discussion/ #olympian #davidhearn #lincolnmemorial #reflectingpool #washingtondc #dc #justicedepartment #doj #indictment #thegavel
Organizers want the July 4 fireworks in the nation’s capital to break the world record. But the fun will also come with air pollution and possibly headaches for pet owners and zoo keepers.
D.C. Open tennis tournament begins in July; locals worried about Trump's plans to change public courts and courses
District of Columbia National Guard leaders introduced a new assignment patch, honoring America's 250th birthday and recognizing the National Guard's support of key events in the nation's capital.
A man was shot by the Secret Service near the Washington Monument, prompting a lockdown of the White House.
A man was shot by the Secret Service near the Washington Monument, prompting a lockdown of the White House. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that its officers were involved in a shooting near the Washington Monument, resulting in one individual being wounded. The White House was temporarily put into lockdown as a precaution. WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C., on Monday. KEY QUOTE: “U.S. Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. One individual was shot by law enforcement; their condition is currently unknown,” the Secret Service stated. IMPACT: The…Open
The District of Columbia National Guard activated the 260th Special Purpose Brigade, the only brigade in the Army specifically designed to coordinate military support to civil authorities and protect critical infrastructure in the nation's capital.