Reflecting Pool Repairs Appear Uneven and Behind Schedule, Officials Say

Work on the iconic National Mall basin appears behind schedule. President Trump initially said he had picked the contractor, then said he did not know it.

Firm Building Trump’s Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job

The National Park Service increased the value of the contract several times over and then awarded it to Maryland-based Clark Construction, in a process that experts said was highly unusual.

Federal Work Force Prepares for Another Round of Mass Firings as Deadline Nears

The Trump administration’s drive to slash and overhaul the government, led by Elon Musk, has already led to tens of thousands of departures.

Hundreds in Park Service Have Opted to Quit, Agency Memo Says

The report has raised concerns about national park access and maintenance heading into the summer travel season.

Firings Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’

With 1,000 full-time employees out, and the fate of thousands more seasonal workers unclear, tours are being canceled and some wonder who will empty the trash.