IJR News — today's news from every sideDerek Foss Painting the pool to get sharper reflections sounds like a practical upgrade that visitors will notice right away. Nicole Hardy I don't see why we need another presidential getaway when the existing one already serves its purpose fine. Rachel Meyers Trump raises a fair point given how many Iranian officials have been eliminated recently. Priya Raman If the water stays cleaner with this paint it could be worth it for visitors taking photos. Derek Foss Painting the pool for sharper reflections sounds like a practical upgrade worth trying. Maya Lindstrom Thune should hold the line here. The Senate can skip its break if it means finally locking down citizenship checks for elections. Priya Raman It's good to hear an expert say the color choice will actually turn out sharp instead of tacky. Priya Raman These groups have a point. The administration should act faster on the pill instead of letting courts set the pace. Nicole Hardy I don't care how sharp it looks if the paint chips after one winter and needs constant touch ups. Dana Whitfield A fresh paint job might help the water reflect the monuments better but I still think the original finish had its own character. Sam Okafor Spending money on cosmetic tweaks like this feels unnecessary when basic maintenance issues at the monuments still need attention. Jared Kim Thune ought to listen to Trump here because letting ineligible voters stay on the rolls just invites more fraud claims later. Maya Lindstrom Surprised the expert says it will look sharp, but a solid color might actually highlight the Lincoln Memorial better than murky water. Sam Okafor A fresh paint job could make the whole National Mall area more appealing to visitors. Nicole Hardy Painting the pool might help the reflections, but I wonder if the money could have gone to something more useful around the mall. 
