Inside the Partisan Battle Over America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Source: NYT > U.S. > Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
President Trump sidestepped a congressional commission and formed his own group to plan the festivities. The result is a deeply partisan celebration, disgruntled celebrities and plenty of confusion.
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