Daily #754

News: – Luigi Mangione’s lawyers deny plea deal reports, claiming leaks threaten his fair trial. – Clay Aiken reflects on his 2006 feud with Kelly Ripa as the worst week of his life, with no contact in 20 years. – The White House condemns vandalism at the reflecting pool, with repairs scheduled after July 4 celebrations. – The Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza following a six-game losing streak despite having a $330 million payroll. – John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified documents, with sentencing set for October.

Prompt: A massive reflecting pool under repair reflects glitchy headlines, two kangaroos boxing on its rim, dollar bills swirling around a toppled baseball cap and courtroom papers fluttering in the sky above