Days after the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool reopens following a roughly $14 million renovation, the water turns green again, according to multiple outlets. Several reports say the pool had been refurbished and coated with a shade described as “American flag blue,” and that the algae bloom has returned quickly. Globe and Mail, CBS News, and other outlets describe efforts by park service workers to address the algae, which they say appears as an algal bloom that is difficult to remove. NPR reports that algae can be encouraged by the pool’s shallow, sunny conditions and notes expert views suggesting that the recent renovation may have contributed to the renewed growth. CBS News adds that rips appeared in a new sealant after the algae turned the water green. Newsweek and other coverage also reference expert commentary on how the problem might be fixed. In the wider political dispute, HuffPost UK reports that President Donald Trump attributes the algae issue to others and rejects responsibility for the renewed bloom, while the claims and broader context are contested by fact-checkers cited by that outlet. Overall, the reports focus on the rapid return of algae, the role of the renovation and conditions, and ongoing attempts to restore the pool’s intended appearance.