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Trump Deploys Guard, ICE, Tints Pool; Court Backs Dismissals

7/4/2026

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President Donald Trump deployed National Guard and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Mall for July 4.
He spent $14 million to tint Reflecting Pool “flag blue,” but water stayed grimy.
Supreme Court ruled president may dismiss heads of agencies, a decision Justice Sonia Sotomayor opposed.
Correspondents said they could no longer report under Trump because of retaliation fear.
Visitors voiced mixed feelings, noting morale loss and hope for values.

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President Donald Trump deployed National Guard and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Mall for July 4.
He spent $14 million to tint Reflecting Pool “flag blue,” but water stayed grimy.
Supreme Court ruled president may dismiss heads of agencies, a decision Justice Sonia Sotomayor opposed.
Correspondents said they could no longer report under Trump because of retaliation fear.
Visitors voiced mixed feelings, noting morale loss and hope for values.