National Guard troops, law enforcement providing tight security for July Fourth celebrations in Washington, D.C. ^48.1%

CBS News - By Nicole Sganga - 7/4/2026, 12:23 AM

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There's heightened security around festivities in Washington, D.C., for America 250 celebrations, which include a fireworks display that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. The main events on the Fourth of July are deemed a "national special security event," which is the highest possible designation. It's a rare status... more