Multiple artists announced for America’s 250th anniversary concert drop out – CBS News Watch CBS News Multiple artists announced for America’s 250th anniversary concert are no longer performing. CBS News’ Lindsey Reiser reports. Source link
Washington — Some artists who were announced as performers for what’s being billed as a Great American State Fair amid President Trump’s push for a major American birthday bash this summer in Washington, D.C., dropped out of their appearances shortly after an initial lineup was released. On Wednesday, Freedom 250, a bipartisan nonprofit established to … Read more
Two musical artists listed as performers at an upcoming event on the National Mall in D.C. to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary are saying they won’t be attending despite being listed on the lineup. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Freedom 250, a public-private partnership backed by … Read more
Saturday’s shooting near the White House has raised security concerns ahead of summer celebrations to mark America’s 250th birthday. The shooter, who was killed after opening fire on a Secret Service checkpoint, had previously blocked a White House entry lane last June, court records show. Nicole Sganga reports. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: In observance of Memorial Day, country stars, veterans and lawmakers will host a candlelight ceremony to mark America’s 250th birthday at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia Monday. “Memorial Day is a sacred reminder that freedom is never free. We honor the brave men … Read more
The event has also drawn some criticism. The Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, CEO of the Interfaith Alliance, argued it promoted a narrow view of American religious identity. “This is an opportunity for America to celebrate the diversity that is our religious heritage,” Raushenbush told NBC News on Sunday. “Unfortunately, what we’re seeing with Rededicate is … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force is launching a massive “summer surge” of federal law enforcement to ensure Washington, D.C., is the safest city in America ahead of the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebrations. During a news conference Friday, leaders touted the Trump administration’s success in … Read more
Officials are discussing an act of widespread clemency, part of President Trump’s plan to mark the nation’s founding this summer. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is releasing a children’s book this month aimed at teaching young Americans about the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding ideals. The book comes as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary and amid declining civic knowledge among students, a trend Gorsuch … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the nation prepares for its 250th Independence Day celebration, a decades-long California Fourth of July fireworks tradition that has raised millions for local children’s programs is going dark this year after the California Coastal Commission rejected a final effort to keep it alive, citing environmental concerns … Read more