IJR News — today's news from every sideChris Dalton They should focus on keeping the water clean instead of worrying about how sharp the mirror effect looks. Priya Raman A fresh coat might help the water look cleaner but it won't change the fact that the pool needs regular maintenance. Jared Kim Tax dollars on cosmetic updates like this feel unnecessary when the focus should stay on preservation. Jared Kim If the expert is right about sharper reflections, it could improve photos of the Lincoln Memorial quite a bit. Nicole Hardy It's frustrating that the administration seems unwilling to defend restrictions on these drugs. Tom Gallagher Painting the pool to sharpen reflections sounds like a practical fix that could enhance the whole memorial area. Dana Whitfield Painting the pool could make reflections look better, but I hope they used the right kind of paint for the weather. Marcus Bell A paint job might look fine but I still question whether this was the best use of public funds. Tom Gallagher Painting it blue might help the reflections but it risks making the water look artificial instead of natural. Nicole Hardy Jeffries dodging the voter rolls issue by blaming Trump makes him look evasive on a clear problem in New Jersey. Maya Lindstrom Timing this order for midterms makes it look more political than practical for long term supply. Derek Foss Painting the pool to get sharper reflections sounds like a practical upgrade that visitors will notice right away. Elena Vasquez These pro life groups are right to push back since the court ruling keeps the pills too accessible. Rachel Meyers Trump raises a fair point given how many Iranian officials have been eliminated recently.