President Donald Trump launched America’s 250th independence celebrations with a National Mall rally after several performers withdrew over concerns the events had become political. The broader semiquincentennial program includes a 16-day state fair, a large July 4 fireworks display and events across the country.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation has encountered algae blooms and peeling blue sealant after a project whose cost rose above $14 million. The Interior Department says crews are using hydrogen peroxide, vacuums and nanobubble ozone technology to clear the water.
President Donald Trump will open the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after several musical acts withdrew from the event. The fair, part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, will feature exhibits, performances, and family attractions on the National Mall.