{"id":87533,"date":"2026-07-03T17:11:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/national-guard-troops-law-enforcement-providing-tight-security-for-july-fourth-celebrations-in-washington-d-c\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T17:11:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:11:18","slug":"national-guard-troops-law-enforcement-providing-tight-security-for-july-fourth-celebrations-in-washington-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/national-guard-troops-law-enforcement-providing-tight-security-for-july-fourth-celebrations-in-washington-d-c\/","title":{"rendered":"National Guard troops, law enforcement providing tight security for July Fourth celebrations in Washington, D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt World News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1882483372\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>There&#8217;s heightened security around festivities in Washington, D.C., for <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/cbs-america-250-special-july-4-zac-brown-band-jon-batiste-goo-goo-dolls\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">America 250 celebrations<\/a><\/span>, which includes a fireworks display that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people.<\/p>\n<p>The main events on the <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/open-closed-july-4-july-3-2026-stores-target-walmart-costco\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Fourth of July<\/a><\/span> are deemed a &#8220;national special security event,&#8221; which is the highest possible designation. It&#8217;s a rare status that is usually reserved for inaugurations and Super Bowls that puts the Secret Service in charge.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I will tell you that you&#8217;ve had hundreds, if not thousands, of law enforcement professionals planning this event for several months,&#8221; said Tara McLeese, the special agent in charge of the U.S. Secret Service&#8217;s Washington field office.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump said he will speak during the festivities on Saturday around 9 p.m. before the fireworks show at 10:30 p.m. Officials say there are no specific, credible threats this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Marshals Service has sworn in hundreds of officers from 44 local law enforcement agencies nationwide to protect the capital.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When I say that we are ready, I am staking my reputation on it,&#8221; said Marshals Service Director  Gadyaces S. 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Attendees can bring one clear bag, but no coolers or chairs.<\/p>\n<p><em>Join CBS for &#8220;<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/cbs-america-250-special-july-4-zac-brown-band-jon-batiste-goo-goo-dolls\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">The Great American Block Party 250<\/a><\/span>,&#8221; a primetime special on Saturday, July 4, hosted by CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil and Entertainment Tonight&#8217;s Nischelle Turner, featuring live musical performances, celebrations around the country, and the largest fireworks show in history in the skies over the nation&#8217;s capital. 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