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Live updates: Ex-Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool investigation; extreme heat blankets East Coast

The Hill
July 2, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Live updates: Ex-Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool investigation; extreme heat blankets East Coast

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday that a former Olympian was indicted on a felony charge in what President Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, faces a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C.  As celebrations begin for America’s 250th anniversary Saturday, concerns…

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced Thursday that a former Olympian was indicted on a felony charge in what President Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, faces a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C.  As celebrations begin for America’s 250th anniversary Saturday, concerns…