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Trump closes midterm push at Reflecting Pool

The president speaks at two Eastern from the Lincoln Memorial, where the National Park Service has extended a closure through November twentieth; the pool remains green.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump delivers his closing midterm argument at two Eastern, eleven Pacific, from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a departure from his recent rallies in largely conservative areas.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Park Service has extended the closure of the pool until November twentieth, after the lining peeled and the water turned green with algae.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe renovation is reported to cost fourteen million dollars.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe says he picked the spot because it shows how beautiful it is. Bro, it's closed.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTomorrow is Election Day, and The Guardian's guide to the races to watch asks whether Republicans keep Congress or Democrats stymie the president's agenda.

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  1. Trump gives closing midterm pitch at problem-plagued Reflecting Pool · AP News
  2. Stevens backs Rogers as Trump closes campaign at Reflecting Pool · CBS News
  3. Rycroft DWI charge, Broncos rally, Trump's Reflecting Pool speech · The Hill
  4. Trump closes midterm push at Reflecting Pool (this story)

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