Live updates: Trump to headline Mount Rushmore’s celebrations; heat forces changes to National Mall event plans

People across the country are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this weekend — a process that has been made more challenging as event organizers scramble to deal with the extreme heat. P

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3 Jul 2026 6 hours ago 1 min read

Live updates: Trump to headline Mount Rushmore’s celebrations; heat forces changes to National Mall event plans

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