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Watch live: Hegseth hosts DC ceremony alongside National Guard to mark America 250
Key takeaways
- The event will highlight the Trump administration s D.C.
- The ceremony at Washington s Meridian Hill Park is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The event will highlight the Trump administration s D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, an initiative aimed at increasing security and beautification efforts in the nation s capital. It comes as President Trump and his team have faced criticism over proposals — such as a 250-foot triumphal arch and his expensive White House ballroom project — and changes made to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of the July Fourth weekend.
The ceremony at Washington s Meridian Hill Park is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. EDT.
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