Democrats call on Interior Office of the Inspector General to probe Reflecting Pool controversy

Senators Martin Heinrich and Sheldon Whitehouse are urging the Department of the Interior's Office of Inspector General to look into concerns surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. They're particularly interested in what Interior Department employees knew about the issues and when they became aware of them. This move comes amid growing criticism over maintenance and management problems at the site, highlighting a potential lapse in oversight that could have broader implications for federal monument care. The push for an investigation underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in national memorial upkeep.