Congressional Democrats are demanding investigations into the $16 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, citing alleged corruption, no-bid contracts to Trump-linked vendors, and ongoing issues like peeling paint and algae blooms, while President Trump blames vandals.
As US midterm elections near, congressional Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump, voting with Democrats on resolutions like requiring congressional approval for hostilities against Iran and aiding Ukraine, amidst public disapproval of Trump's administration and concerns over his policies.
Democrats, led by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, are strongly opposing a US Department of Labor proposal to allow 401(k) investments in cryptocurrency and private assets, citing risks to workers' retirement savings and potential conflicts of interest related to Donald Trump.
