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Number of National Guard Troops in Washington D.C. Drops Below 3,000

29. September 2026 um 21:31
The National Guard presence has dipped from a summertime high of more than 5,100 brought to the capital for July 4 celebrations.

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Local soldiers and airmen currently make up about 23 percent of those deployed on Washington’s streets, with Florida, Georgia and Mississippi contributing the largest contingents from outside of the district.

Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian

Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader.

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President Trump and his allies have criticized what they call “improper ideology” in the Smithsonian’s presentation of American history and culture.

How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th

06. Juli 2026 um 01:52
The president placed his image and initiatives front and center, blurring the line, critics said, between loyalty to nation and loyalty to him.

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President Trump in Bismarck, N.D., on Wednesday. Historians say he has made an aggressive push to revert to eras he considers to have embodied American greatness.

In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes

05. Juli 2026 um 06:02
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.

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President Trump shared the stage with flags that he described with historical stories during his speech on the National Mall.

Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech

Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Some refused.

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Thunderstorms headed toward Washington on Saturday evening, forcing evacuations of thousands at the National Mall.

Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th

04. Juli 2026 um 23:04
Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California in Sacramento in January. Mr. Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, has been a vocal critic of President Trump.

White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations

The group, wearing clothing associated with the organization Patriot Front, assembled near Capitol Hill before leaving the district.

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A commuter sits as members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro on the Fourth of July in Washington, D.C.

It’s heat dome 1, George Washington 0.

04. Juli 2026 um 18:51
In Philadelphia, extreme temperatures forced the cancellation of some events, including the city’s big parade and a ceremonial pitching of George Washington’s field tent.

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Independence Mall in Philadelphia, where a replica of George Washington’s field tent was slated to be pitched before plans where canceled because of the heat.

For leader of the tall ships, some rare 18th-century cargo.

04. Juli 2026 um 14:32
The USCGC Eagle, which leads the parade of tall ships in honor of America’s 250th birthday, is carrying a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence.

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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle will lead a parade of tall ships in New York Harbor.

What a French Fighter Jet Ride Taught Me About the Fourth of July

04. Juli 2026 um 10:00
My adrenaline was pumping, and I had more or less learned how to use my ejector seat, but the flight was really a reminder of France’s role in securing American independence 250 years ago.

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As I took to the skies with the Patrouille de France, I tried to imagined myself as Maverick’s wingman in “Top Gun,” but the barf bag attached to my leg made that harder.

In Washington, oppressive heat alters plans for 250th celebrations.

The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday.

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On Friday, the Great American State Fair on the National Mall was suspended because of the heat.

At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’

04. Juli 2026 um 14:28
On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November.

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President Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore on Friday.

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country

04. Juli 2026 um 03:21
Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.

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Families watching a fireworks display in Mansfield, Texas, on Thursday.

America Unites for a Day of Grand 250th Celebrations

03. Juli 2026 um 23:31
From large events in the biggest cities to small-town gatherings to backyard barbecues, a divided America is finding many ways to salute itself.

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Caleb, left, and Joshua Fendrick, traveled with their family from Florida to march in Philadelphia’s parade on Friday, but it was canceled because of excessive heat. The city has other celebrations scheduled for Saturday.
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