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politics1 day ago•2 min saved

Ex-Olympian Denies Damaging DC Reflecting Pool Amid Trump Renovation

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to a felony count of property destruction over allegations that he damaged the bottom lining of Washington's reflecting pool during a $14.7 million renovation on the National Mall, a project tied to Donald Trump. Prosecutors say more than $1,000 in damage occurred and that the pool was forcefully tampered with; Hearn's lawyers argue the indictment is unwarranted and that simply touching the pool isn’t a crime. He was released on personal recognizance and a status hearing was scheduled for Aug. 5. The case comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Trump's renovation efforts on the National Mall, which have faced other issues like algae blooms and peeling lining.

via The Guardian|

#david-hearn #donald-trump #national-mall

us4 days ago•52 min saved

Trump Keeps July 4 on the National Mall Amid Storms

Amid severe storms and a mass evacuation on the National Mall, officials debated canceling the Fourth of July celebration, but President Trump personally intervened to keep the event alive, inviting attendees back, delivering a late-night speech, and overseeing a massive fireworks show to mark America's 250th birthday.

via Yahoo|

#evacuation #fourth-of-july #national-mall

us-news4 days ago•3 min saved

DC endures scorching July 4 after heat, storms and smoky skies

Washington, DC faced a brutal July 4 with record heat, severe weather, and heavy smoke from a large fireworks show, triggering National Mall evacuations, a Code Red air-quality alert for “very unhealthy” conditions, and crowded, delayed celebrations as residents and visitors cope with the aftermath.

via Axios|

#air-quality #evacuations #july-4

politics4 days ago•67 min saved

Insider Emails Foreshadowed Chaos at Trump's DC State Fair

New emails show several participating states warned organizers weeks before the DC-based Great American State Fair about budget constraints, logistics, and timing—New Hampshire flagged a $12,000 furnishings quote from Freeman (a Trump-linked company) and Michigan pressed for fast approvals and shipping addresses—while the event faced extreme heat, weather disruptions, and patchy attendance, including evacuations and closures as the president touted turnout.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-j-trump #freedom-250 #great-american-state-fair

us-politics4 days ago•13 min saved

Trump’s 422,000 July 4 crowd claim faces scrutiny

Trump claimed 422,000 attended the July 4 'Salute to America 250' on the National Mall, but there is no independent confirmation of that figure; even if true, it would be far short of the 1976 bicentennial crowd, and The Independent notes Trump has a history of inflating crowd sizes.

via The Independent|

#4-july #america-250 #crowd-size

politics5 days ago•78 min saved

Trump Admits Overruling July 4 Cancellation Amid Storms

President Donald Trump posted over 100 messages on Truth Social during a long Sunday posting spree after severe weather disrupted his July 4 celebration on the National Mall, claiming he personally overturned a decision to cancel the event and noting that a large crowd briefly attended before evacuations, with some returning later for a delayed address. The posts included memes and attacks on opponents, as the outing drew scrutiny over turnout, security, and how weather was handled during the celebration.

via The Daily Beast|

#crowd-size #donald-trump #july-4

politics5 days ago•9 min saved

Rush, Costs and Confusion Cloud the Great American State Fair

FOIA-revealed documents show a rushed, underfunded rollout for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, with only 40 of 50 states participating and concerns over costs, unclear plans, and insurance requirements; a Freeman-vendor tied to Trump-era networks sparked scrutiny, while states struggled with staffing and logistics as the 16-day event runs through July 10.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#freedom-250 #freeman-company #insurance-requirements

local5 days ago•18 min saved

Freedom 250 Fireworks: Guinness Record Still in Doubt

DC’s Freedom 250 fireworks were pitched as a Guinness World Records attempt for the largest pyrotechnics display, planning more than 850,000 shells, but as of Sunday evening officials had not confirmed a record. The current record stands at 810,904 shells set by a Philippines church in 2016. The show, tied to the Salute to America 250 on the National Mall, followed typical Fourth of July patterns (roughly 17,000 shells, 17–20 minutes, about $270,000) and raised air-quality concerns, with Guinness not yet commenting.

via The Washington Post|

#fireworks #fourth-of-july #freedom-250

politics5 days ago•66 min saved

Trump Defends July Fourth Speech by Focusing on Crowd Size Amid Empty Seats

President Trump railed about crowd turnout after videos showed gaps at the National Mall, claiming 422,000 attendees before severe weather forced evacuations and that many returned for a late speech; White House comment was not provided and coverage highlighted that the turnout appeared smaller than historic milestones.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-j-trump #independence-day #maga

politics5 days ago•23 min saved

Trump overrules cancellation as 250th July Fourth celebration goes on despite evacuations

President Trump said he personally overruled a recommendation to cancel the July Fourth Salute to America on the National Mall after approaching storms and sweltering heat forced evacuations, and despite the chaos, the event proceeded with a late-night fireworks display.

via The Washington Post|

#america-250 #donald-trump #evacuations

local5 days ago•3 min saved

DC July 4th by the numbers: 6,009 911 calls, 700 medical contacts, and a few arrests

DC recorded 6,009 911 calls during July 4th, about 700 medical contacts on the National Mall, and four arrests on the Mall, with crowds returning after rain delays and the celebration largely peaceful.

via FOX 5 DC|

#911 #arrests #dc

local-news5 days ago•5 min saved

DC’s 250th Independence Day Fireworks Light the Mall as Weather Looms

A photo gallery covers Fourth of July celebrations in the DC region, including a promised 850,000-shell Salute to America 250 on the National Mall; despite dangerous heat that caused some disruptions, the events largely proceeded, though severe weather later forced evacuations and disrupted festivities around the Mall.

via WTOP|

#dc #fireworks #independence-day

national5 days ago•10 min saved

Heat, Hurdles and a Late-Night Fireworks Finale on the National Mall

Despite record heat, lightning threats and an evacuation on the National Mall, the Freedom 250 Fourth of July fireworks finally lit up the sky after a late reopening, with Trump delivering a late-night speech and the show lasting about 40 minutes; many waited hours in the heat and rain, and air quality remained unhealthy for hours afterward, while organizers pursued Guinness World Records verification for the pyrotechnics.

via The Washington Post|

#air-quality #evacuation #fireworks

politics5 days ago•391 min saved

Trump frames a 'golden age' in July Fourth speech as storms interrupt celebrations

President Donald Trump insisted the July Fourth National Mall celebration would go on despite severe weather that briefly disrupted events, using the moment to invoke America’s history while touting his political agenda.

via NBC News|

#july-fourth #national-mall #political-agenda

national-news6 days ago•22 min saved

Washington, D.C. Caps America 250 With Record-Breaking Fireworks Show

Washington, D.C. celebrated America 250 with a record-breaking display of more than 800,000 fireworks over the National Mall. A thunderstorm briefly forced an evacuation of Freedom 250’s Salute to America, but attendees returned for the fireworks and President Trump.

via WLKY|

#america-250 #fireworks #independence-day