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250th birthday celebrations

Coverage of 250th birthday celebrations in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 18 · 20:44 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 22:46 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 31 · 22:46 UTCCNBC TOP
    Pirro moves to drop case against Olympian, says Reflecting Pool damage caused by 'flawed installation'

    Pirro is moving to drop a case against an Olympian, attributing Reflecting Pool damage to 'flawed installation'. President Donald Trump had promoted the Reflecting Pool update as part of D.C. renovations for America's 250th birthday celebrations.

  • POLITICSJul 10 · 21:56 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    What’s Behind the Latest National Guard Surge in D.C.

    The National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C., has increased from under 3,000 to over 5,000 members as part of a 'summer surge' tied to the city's 250th anniversary and a federal 'Safe and Beautiful' initiative. While property crime dropped 24%, violent crime remained unaffected, and the deployment faces public opposition due to unclear roles and perceived misalignment with actual crime trends.

  • POLITICSJul 4 · 05:30 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Trump launches America’s 250th birthday celebrations with partisan attack

    In a speech at Mount Rushmore, the US president claimed a resurgent 'communist menace' posed a threat to America, framing its supporters as 'the enemy of July 4th, 1776' during the 250th birthday celebrations. The speech was part of a tour commemorating the 250th anniversary of the US declaration of independence from Britain.

  • POLITICSJun 28 · 17:33 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Week Ahead in Washington: June 28

    The Supreme Court has seven pending decisions, including a major case on birthright citizenship (Trump v. Barbara), before its July 1 deadline. President Donald Trump will attend events in North Dakota, visit Mount Rushmore, and participate in Washington, D.C.'s 250th anniversary celebrations, including a fireworks display on the National Mall.

  • POLITICSJun 18 · 20:44 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war

    The Trump administration compared its efforts to combat algae in Washington's reflecting pool to its conflict with Iran. The Interior department claims the water is 'crystal clear,' while witnesses report it is murky green. A $14.2m refurbishment was ordered to make the monument 'American Flag blue' for the 250th birthday celebrations.

  • POLITICSJun 18 · 20:44 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war

    The Trump administration compared its efforts to address algae in Washington's reflecting pool to its conflict with Iran. The Interior Department claims the water is 'crystal clear' despite witnesses reporting murky green conditions, following a $14.2m refurbishment aimed at making the pool 'American Flag blue' for the 250th birthday celebrations.

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