Trump renovated the Reflecting Pool. Now it’s plagued with algae.
6/22/202613 min
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint in the fragile U.S.-Iran peace process. The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Douglas explains how Iran's use of the Strait as a bargaining chip follows a long playbook of countries weaponizing economic chokepoints.
After $14 million in repairs and a fresh coat of paint, the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool turned green with algae and the paint is peeling off in chunks. The Washington Post’s Maura Judkis discusses what went wrong.
It’s been more than a month since the Ebola outbreak began in Congo. CBS News reports on how officials are warning that things could get worse.
Plus, a severe heat wave hit Europe, why 2 million students in India had to retake their medical-school entrance exam, and how World Cup visitors are discovering the joys of free ice, bottomless refills, and Texas barbecue.
Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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First 90 secondsGideon Resnick· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Good morning. With both sides still trading threats, Vice President JD Vance opens talks with Iran for a permanent peace.
JD Vance· Soundbite0:11
If they are willing to give up nuclear weapons ambitions for the long term, then the United States is willing to fundamentally transform our relationship with that country.
Gideon Resnick· Host0:21
President Trump's multi-million dollar reflecting pool turns green with algae. The Washington Post explains why the renovation is attracting some tourists for all the wrong reasons. And the International World Cup travelers finding joy in America's supermarkets and supersized food. It's Monday, June 22nd. I'm Gideon Resnick in for Shamita Basu. This is Apple News Today. [upbeat music] US and Iranian negotiators arrived in Switzerland to kick off further peace talks on Sunday, but they're already off to a shaky start. Over the weekend, President Trump exchanged threats with Iran's parliament speaker over clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. Fighting has continued despite the signed deal pledging an end to war on all fronts. Trump said that he would resume attacks on Iran if they failed to restrain Hezbollah, while Iran suggested it was closing off the Strait of Hormuz again. Vice President Vance is leading the talks in Europe and spoke to reporters yesterday.
JD Vance· Soundbite1:23
We're all working towards regional peace. There, of course, are gonna be sometimes disagreements about precisely how to get there, but I actually feel great about where we