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America’s Fourth of July? Or Donald Trump’s? 0 (0)

Ten years ago, Congress created and funded a bipartisan organization, America 250, to plan and execute celebrations across the country. Those are still going on, but President Trump wanted something else. The White House, after staffing disagreements, set up Freedom 250 — a separate, public/private entity — to do things more to his liking, It seems predictable that, rather than a Fourth of July celebration for Americans of all political persuasions, he’s advertising the massive fireworks display on the National Mall as “the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all, a ‘TRIBUTE TO AMERICA.’” Abby Phillip’s “NewsNight” panel debates the [See More…]

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Trump to give ‘really long’ July 4th speech despite heat wave 0 (0)

There’s a growing sense of worry inside the White House over celebrations to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Ahead of Donald Trump’s expected speech on the National Mall Saturday, gripes about crowd size and an unprecedented heatwave are raising concerns about turnout. CNN White House reporter Adam Cancryn has details about Trump’s speech and the ongoing “Great American State Fair.” Also, CNN’s Tom Foreman and Jeff Zeleny report on the heatwave and Trump’s high expectations for his Fourth of July celebration. 0:00 Trump says to expect a long speech from him on July 4th 3:17 How hot will it be on [See More…]