Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore – AP News
July 4, 2026
Esplanade reopens after storm prompts evacuation before Fireworks Spectacular – WCVB
July 5, 2026
- Trump commemorates America 250 after storms force temporary evacuation of National Mall AP News
- Live updates: Extreme heat, storm threat affect DC July 4 events ahead of fireworks NBC4 Washington
- Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th celebrations Al Jazeera
- Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump’s July 4 speech WBAL-TV
- National Mall fireworks are back on, Trump to speak, after stormy delay NPR
