Ken Schubring
- 2h ago
Extreme heat and storms force cancellation of US 250th Independence Day parades, delay Trump speech
A record-breaking heatwave and forecast thunderstorms forced the cancellation of dozens of parades and events across the eastern United States on 4 July 2026, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. President Donald Trump’s evening address at the National Mall was delayed, and thousands were evacuated from the site.
- 3h ago
Storm forces evacuation at US 250th celebration, but Trump speaks to 150,000 after delay
A thunderstorm forced the evacuation of the National Mall during the 250th US independence celebration, delaying President Trump's speech by over an hour. He later addressed a crowd of about 150,000, down from an estimated 375,000 before the evacuation.
