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Live: Trump speech on National Mall celebrates America's 250th anniversary with fireworks show
President Donald Trump said extreme heat in the nation's capital on July 4 won't stop him from giving his big speech. In fact, despite triple-digit temperatures in the forecast, the famously long-winded Trump is promising to give lengthy remarks ahead of a historic fireworks celebration that will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/01/trump-speech-july-4-fireworks-celebration-america-250/90775356007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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Associated Press
· Jun 24, 2026
LIVE: Trump hosts ‘The Great American State Fair’ for America’s 250th anniversary
Watch live from Washington as President Donald Trump hosts the Great American State Fair Kick-Off Celebration on the National Mall ahead of America's 250th birthday. #trump
The Epoch Times
· Jul 4, 2026
LIVE NOW: Trump Attends Mount Rushmore Semiquincentennial Fireworks
President Donald Trump attends a fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 3 to mark America’s semiquincentennial.
NPR News
· Jun 28, 2026
July 4th fireworks in Washington: What's different for America's 250th?
This year's fireworks display in Washington, D.C., is scheduled toWhat to know about the massive July 4 firework show for America's 250th
MIT Technology Review
· Jul 9, 2026
Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US
I was really looking forward to July 4, and not just because I love a poolside barbecue. This year the American holiday also marked a big symbolic deadline for US nuclear power. Last year the Trump administration set a goal to see three new microreactors achieve criticality, a technical milestone establishing that a reactor can
Investing.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations
Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations
The Japan Times
· Jul 4, 2026
U.S. turns 250 with Trump center stage
The birthday was marked with parades, flyovers and fireworks to come, as President Donald Trump stamped his mark on the landmark anniversary.
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Related coverage for "Live: Trump speech on National Mall celebrates America's 250th anniversary with fireworks show": Associated Press — LIVE: Trump hosts ‘The Great American State Fair’ for America’s 250th anniversary. The Epoch Times — LIVE NOW: Trump Attends Mount Rushmore Semiquincentennial Fireworks. NPR News — July 4th fireworks in Washington: What's different for America's 250th?. MIT Technology Review — Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US. Investing.com — Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations. The Japan Times — U.S. turns 250 with Trump center stage