Stories by Rachel Treisman
Rachel Treisman
Reporter, General Assignment
By Rachel Treisman
Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised
Rachel Treisman | Jun 19, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC
The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.

By Rachel Treisman
What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primerRachel Treisman | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National CemeteryRachel Treisman | Jun 10, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC

By Rachel Treisman
After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?Rachel Treisman | Jun 5, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC

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Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'Rachel Treisman | May 29, 2026, 4:58 AM UTC

Why the French Open is named after Roland Garros, who didn't play tennis
Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. The major Paris tennis tournament was named after him in 1928, a decade after his death in combat.
Rachel Treisman | May 26, 2026, 6:08 PM UTC

Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushback
The Commission of Fine Arts gave the arch design its final approval, even though it's missing some visual components. The president said Thursday that he doesn't need approval from Congress.
Rachel Treisman | May 21, 2026, 8:49 PM UTC

After the Kars4Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles past
A California judge has given Kars4Kids 30 days to either take its ads off the air or update them to disclose its affiliations to a Jewish charity based in the Northeast.
Rachel Treisman | May 20, 2026, 6:08 PM UTC

Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy
FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.
Rachel Treisman | May 15, 2026, 7:22 PM UTC

Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates
Secretary Duffy, his wife and nine kids took a "Great American Road Trip" to celebrate America's 250th. They say no taxpayers funded the project. But a nonprofit with transport-related sponsors did.
Rachel Treisman | May 12, 2026, 4:11 PM UTC




