Trump's July 4 plans face unexpected challenge: Blazing heat 
03-07-2026 12:00 via thehill.com

Trump's July 4 plans face unexpected challenge: Blazing heat 

As Americans prepare to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday this holiday weekend, organizers of Freedom 250 events in Washington are scrambling to deal with the extreme heat. Some 200,000 people have attended the Great American State Fair and FIFA Fan Fest so far, according to a Freedom 250 spokesperson, and even more are expected to...
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