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Saturday's Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall is the first tagged as a "national special security event," meaning a law enforcement presence akin to a Super Bowl or an inauguration. Nicole Sganga has more.
A company called Pyrotecnico will attempt the biggest fireworks show in history in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil gets the exclusive on how.
Intense heat has shut down several America 250 celebrations, including the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. USA Today national news reporter Karissa Waddick joins to discuss.
Security measures in Washington, D.C., are heightened as thousands are expected for Fourth of July celebrations. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
On Friday, Reagan Washington National Airport is pausing operations for about three hours due to rehearsals for July Fourth America 250 celebrations. On Saturday, DCA will halt operations starting at noon. The airlines and the FAA worked on the plan and any cancellations were made months ago.
CBS News special correspondent Norah O'Donnell and senior producer Julie Morse Goff join Lindsey Reiser to discuss their research for "We The Women," a collection of stories about American history as impacted by women pioneers from all facets of life.
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Susan Bae, the pastry chef and partner at Moon Rabbit, a Vietnamese restaurant in Washington, D.C., has won the Outstanding Pastry Chef Medal at the 2026 James Beard Awards. Bae joins "The Takeout" with her culinary creations.
Washington, D.C., is bracing for the heat and ramping up security in advance of the nation's 250th birthday celebration on the National Mall. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports on the security efforts. Then, Amb. Monica Crowley, U.S. chief of protocol and administration representative to Freedom 250, joins to discuss the festivities.
Law enforcement is preparing for a huge America 250 event in Washington, D.C., on the 4th of July. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more details on security measures.
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
Weeks of festivities for America's 250th birthday kick off on Wednesday night at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. CBS News reporter Nana-Séntuo Bonsu has the latest.
President Trump's construction projects include restoring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, building a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom and a 250-foot triumphal arch.
President Trump is overseeing major construction projects in Washington, D.C. Here are the latest developments as some of the plans navigate contentious legal battles and rising questions about funding. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Preparations are underway to drain the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., for repairs after a multi-million dollar renovation gone awry. President Trump is blaming vandals for an alleged 350-foot gash in the pool's blue lining. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on this.
President Trump is again blaming vandals for the issues with D.C.'s Reflecting Pool, but when asked, the president has still not offered evidence. The landmark is set to be drained for repairs. Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
President Trump said Monday on social media that alleged vandalism contributed to the Reflecting Pool's slew of issues, including algae buildup and peeling paint. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
The historic Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., which closed for a multi-year renovation, has temporarily reopened to the public for America's 250th anniversary. Natalie Brand has more.
Democratic socialism appears to be on the rise in the U.S. The progressive ideology gained prominence when New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office. Now, more candidates seem to be gaining momentum in major U.S. cities. Nikole Killion reports.
President Trump's push to renovate landmarks in Washington, D.C., ahead of America's 250th birthday is drawing criticism from critics who say the process is being conducted without the usual approvals. Taurean Small explains.
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
President Trump's multi-million dollar makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is not going swimmingly. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
