No-Bid Deal Turns DC Reflecting Pool Blue
May 8, 2026·about 8 hours ago·via The New York Times
A controversial no-bid contract is behind the decision to dye Washington's Reflecting Pool blue, sparking questions about transparency and waste in DC spending. Taxpayer dollars fund this flashy project without competitive bidding, typical of swampy insider deals that prioritize optics over accountability. Critics see it as symbolic pandering, possibly tied to political stunts, while real infrastructure crumbles. Read more about this...