This year's July 4 fireworks in D.C. will feature ~860,000 shells, about 50x more than the usual 10,000 to 20,000 shells.
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House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes
"Trump staged a hostile takeover of the US’s 250th anniversary celebration to enrich political allies, harvest voter data and promote Christian nationalist ideology.
The interim report outlines a web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes orchestrated through a shadow corporation embedded within the National Park Foundation."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/02/trump-hijacked-250-anniversary
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5/n@AkaSci A link to the actual report, for those wishing to read it:
https://democrats-naturalresources.house.gov/imo/media/doc/freedom250_oversight_report2.pdf
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Other July 4th evening program restrictions -
Clear Bag Policy, - one clear bag not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12" or one small clutch no larger than 10" x 6" x 2".
No backpacks.
No selfie sticks.
No pets. No balloons.No Pineapple Wi-Fi router (?).
No Flipper Zero (?)Is this for security or is it to create an atmosphere of fear, suspicion and anxiety?
https://www.secretservice.gov/prohibiteditems
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3/nFreedom 2026 - Clear bag policy (Literally what jails in Australia demand)
Orwell level dissonance. -
July 4th at the national mall - can't bring reusable water bottles, sunscreen, bug spray, camping chairs, coolers, or umbrellas.
Fireworks will start after trump's speech which starts at 9:45.
Sounds like they don't want people to attend, given that the MAGA turnout will be tiny. Or perhaps they want to sell these items at inflated prices.
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2/nwhat the fuck nonsense is this?
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July 4th at the national mall - can't bring reusable water bottles, sunscreen, bug spray, camping chairs, coolers, or umbrellas.
Fireworks will start after trump's speech which starts at 9:45.
Sounds like they don't want people to attend, given that the MAGA turnout will be tiny. Or perhaps they want to sell these items at inflated prices.
#UsPol
2/nI went to the Arkansas Folklife Festival last weekend.
This is a list of things they suggested you bring. -
July 4th at the national mall - can't bring reusable water bottles, sunscreen, bug spray, camping chairs, coolers, or umbrellas.
Fireworks will start after trump's speech which starts at 9:45.
Sounds like they don't want people to attend, given that the MAGA turnout will be tiny. Or perhaps they want to sell these items at inflated prices.
#UsPol
2/nPhotos of the bodies of heat victims is going to spoil the news about the concert that only the heat victims attended.
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July 4th at the national mall - can't bring reusable water bottles, sunscreen, bug spray, camping chairs, coolers, or umbrellas.
Fireworks will start after trump's speech which starts at 9:45.
Sounds like they don't want people to attend, given that the MAGA turnout will be tiny. Or perhaps they want to sell these items at inflated prices.
#UsPol
2/n@AkaSci Currently 101F in DC. 104 tomorrow and 103 on the 4th.
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Other July 4th evening program restrictions -
Clear Bag Policy, - one clear bag not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12" or one small clutch no larger than 10" x 6" x 2".
No backpacks.
No selfie sticks.
No pets. No balloons.No Pineapple Wi-Fi router (?).
No Flipper Zero (?)Is this for security or is it to create an atmosphere of fear, suspicion and anxiety?
https://www.secretservice.gov/prohibiteditems
#UsPol
3/n@AkaSci so very freedom.
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House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes
"Trump staged a hostile takeover of the US’s 250th anniversary celebration to enrich political allies, harvest voter data and promote Christian nationalist ideology.
The interim report outlines a web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes orchestrated through a shadow corporation embedded within the National Park Foundation."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/02/trump-hijacked-250-anniversary
#UsPol
5/n@AkaSci
ofc he f'ing did
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This year's July 4 fireworks in D.C. will feature ~860,000 shells, about 50x more than the usual 10,000 to 20,000 shells.
Given the heat, humidity, low winds and the late start (10:30 p.m.), it promises to be a smoke filled event with AQI climbing through the roof.
https://www.capitalweather.com/dcs-fireworks-supershow-this-year-could-be-a-smoke-filled-mess/
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1/n@AkaSci Poor AQI can trigger heart attacks in elderly overweight men. Just saying.
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House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes
"Trump staged a hostile takeover of the US’s 250th anniversary celebration to enrich political allies, harvest voter data and promote Christian nationalist ideology.
The interim report outlines a web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes orchestrated through a shadow corporation embedded within the National Park Foundation."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/02/trump-hijacked-250-anniversary
#UsPol
5/nIt's hot out there. Stay safe.
And read up a bit on heatwaves and climate change.
https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/fossil-fuel-emissions-have-rapidly-worsened-european-heatwaves-in-just-a-few-decades/
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5879113/heat-wave-nighttime-climate-change
https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/250-years-of-climate-change
https://www.c2es.org/content/heat-waves-and-climate-change/#UsPol
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It's hot out there. Stay safe.
And read up a bit on heatwaves and climate change.
https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/fossil-fuel-emissions-have-rapidly-worsened-european-heatwaves-in-just-a-few-decades/
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5879113/heat-wave-nighttime-climate-change
https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/250-years-of-climate-change
https://www.c2es.org/content/heat-waves-and-climate-change/#UsPol
6/nAnd please take a few moments to watch this video from Rep. Jared Huffman on "how Donald Trump hijacked what was supposed to be a unifying, non-political celebration of our country's 250th birthday and made it all about him – his vanity projects, his political and religious agenda, his business ventures, and his cronies who gorged on public funds under cover of a shadow corporation shielded from public scrutiny."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHvRA1W54LY
https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ranking-member-huffman-releases-report-on-how-trump-hijacked-americas-250th-birthday-to-enrich-himself-sell-access-and-harvest-americans-data
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And please take a few moments to watch this video from Rep. Jared Huffman on "how Donald Trump hijacked what was supposed to be a unifying, non-political celebration of our country's 250th birthday and made it all about him – his vanity projects, his political and religious agenda, his business ventures, and his cronies who gorged on public funds under cover of a shadow corporation shielded from public scrutiny."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHvRA1W54LY
https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ranking-member-huffman-releases-report-on-how-trump-hijacked-americas-250th-birthday-to-enrich-himself-sell-access-and-harvest-americans-data
#UsPol
7/nThe extreme heat in Washington D.C. is taking its toll on visitors at the poorly organized open-air State Fair.
7 people are on advanced life support in the hospital.
Notice in the videos that people are not carrying umbrellas, backpacks, coolers or folding chairs. They are likely disallowed.
Tomorrow will be no better.
https://www.rawstory.com/great-american-state-fair-2677157060/
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The extreme heat in Washington D.C. is taking its toll on visitors at the poorly organized open-air State Fair.
7 people are on advanced life support in the hospital.
Notice in the videos that people are not carrying umbrellas, backpacks, coolers or folding chairs. They are likely disallowed.
Tomorrow will be no better.
https://www.rawstory.com/great-american-state-fair-2677157060/
#UsPol
8/nAmerica’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC, scheduled for July 4 at 10:30 a.m., has been canceled due to extreme heat. Heat index values are expected to reach between 110 and 115 degrees F at the scheduled 10:30 a.m. start time.
https://wtop.com/fourth-of-july/2026/07/americas-independence-day-parade-canceled-due-to-extreme-heat-conditions/
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America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC, scheduled for July 4 at 10:30 a.m., has been canceled due to extreme heat. Heat index values are expected to reach between 110 and 115 degrees F at the scheduled 10:30 a.m. start time.
https://wtop.com/fourth-of-july/2026/07/americas-independence-day-parade-canceled-due-to-extreme-heat-conditions/
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9/nWeather forecast for Washington D.C. for Saturday, July 4th.
A scorcher with evening thunderstorms.
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https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/dc/washington
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America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC, scheduled for July 4 at 10:30 a.m., has been canceled due to extreme heat. Heat index values are expected to reach between 110 and 115 degrees F at the scheduled 10:30 a.m. start time.
https://wtop.com/fourth-of-july/2026/07/americas-independence-day-parade-canceled-due-to-extreme-heat-conditions/
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9/n@AkaSci Parade Cancelled Due To Oil Company Greed
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America’s Independence Day Parade in Washington DC, scheduled for July 4 at 10:30 a.m., has been canceled due to extreme heat. Heat index values are expected to reach between 110 and 115 degrees F at the scheduled 10:30 a.m. start time.
https://wtop.com/fourth-of-july/2026/07/americas-independence-day-parade-canceled-due-to-extreme-heat-conditions/
#UsPol
9/n@AkaSci But the reigning party in the US does not believe that there is a climate crisis at all …
