The Latest Breaking News from the National Mall

Trump’s state fair suffers latest meltdown as extreme heat suddenly shuts it down

The unbearable heat in Washington is just the latest issue for the lightly attended state fair on the National Mall

The Independent UK · Jul 3

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins trolls Trump by reporting on the state fair in the middle of an empty National Mall

The president has claimed the fair is “packed with happy people” but footage from the National Mall tells a different story

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Huge crowds packed the DC National Mall on Wednesday night - but it wasn’t for Trump

The atmosphere stood in stark contrast to that of many events at the Great American State Fair, which has drawn modest crowds

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Capitol Lens | Sheep stakes

Sheep strutted on the National Mall on Monday as part of The Great American State Fair. The fair is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and runs through July 10.

Roll Call · Jun 29

'His Abilities Are Declining Significantly': Speech Pathologist Sounds Alarm Over Trump's National Mall Rant

A speech pathologist suggests Donald Trump's speech at the National Mall shows signs of neurological decline, citing repeated errors and potential dysarthria, sparking debate over his cognitive health.

International Business Times UK · Jun 28

At the Great American State Fair, you can find a dinosaur's rib cage. Unity is another matter

The Great American State Fair has kicked off on the National Mall in Washington

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Trump's Freedom 250 Fair Opens to Sparse Crowds as Visitors Mock 'Cult-Like' Arch Display

The flagship America 250 celebration kicked off with ambitious plans but faced an unexpectedly quiet reception, with empty pathways and viral mockery overshadowing the debut.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

Freedom 250 Fiasco: Donald Trump Speech Marred by Mass Walkout at National Mall

Donald Trump faced an embarrassing walkout during his Freedom 250 speech at the National Mall. Attendees headed for the exits as the president spoke at the US 250th Independence Day celebration.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

Kash Patel's girlfriend says it's an honor to sing national anthem at Freedom250, she is not taking payment

FBI director Kash Patel's girlfriend Alexis Wilkins once again came out in her own defense and announced that she did not take any payment for singing the national anthem at the Freedom250 fair. The 16-day event ahead of the country's 250th Independence Day on July 4 was kicked off on…

The Times of India · Jun 25

Trump kicks off 'Great American State Fair': What will America’s 250th anniversary celebrations look like

President Trump inaugurated a 16-day celebration for America's 250th anniversary on the National Mall, featuring a "Great American State Fair" with diverse displays and performances. The event promises the world's largest fireworks display on July 4th, alongside athletic competitions and a new Ferris wheel. Despite some performer withdrawals and political…

The Times of India · Jun 25