Two Democratic senators seek Interior IG probe into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation

Published Aug 6, 08:40 PM UTC

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Two Democratic senators, Sheldon Whitehouse and Martin Heinrich, requested an investigation by the Interior Department inspector general into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation after federal prosecutors dropped vandalism charges and suggested faulty contractor work caused damage. The request comes amid controversy over the alleged appointment of Dennis Kirk, a co-author of the conservative Project 2025 initiative, to the Interior IG office. Former Interior IG Mark Lee Greenblatt and Rep. Jared Huffman criticized the move, arguing it undermines the watchdog's independence. The Trump administration has reportedly placed political appointees in other IG offices as well. The Interior IG office declined to comment on the investigation request or Kirk's appointment.

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Original headline: Calls for IG probe of Reflecting Pool renovation come amid questions over watchdog's independence

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