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National Mall to reopen for Trump's July Fourth speech after storms force evacuations

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According to NPR, the National Mall has reopened after severe storms forced evacuations during celebrations marking America's two hundred fiftieth birthday. President Trump's July Fourth address is set to proceed, and fireworks will light the sky as planned. Attendees sought shelter during the weather disruption, but organizers confirm festivities are resuming.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/04/nx-s1-5882179/washingtons-...

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