Live updates: Trump to headline Mount Rushmore’s celebrations; heat forces changes to National Mall event plans
Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center
Summary
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. President Trump is headed to South Dakota late on Friday, where he’s expected to make remarks at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and…
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