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The Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrations
Thursday, July 30, 2026
The Trump-backed group that organized July Fourth fireworks and state fair events requested $10 million in additional reimbursements. Congress had allocated $150 million for the nation's 250th birthday celebrations.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5913172/freedom-250-july-fourth-10-million