Lawmakers Urge White House To Cancel D.C. July 4th Celebration

The Trump administration decided to cancel the 4th of July celebration in Washington, D.C., due to COVID-19 concerns. Lawmakers expressed that holding the event would pose health risks and incur significant costs. Last year's event drew large crowds, but this year's celebration, if held, would be smaller. The White House emphasized the importance of celebrating American resilience during the pandemic.

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