People take cover from the rain amid stormy weather ahead of a Fourth of July rally featuring U.S. President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026.

US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather – BBC

July 5, 2026

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