WASHINGTON—President Trump is set to host a July 4 celebration here with fireworks on the National Mall, as the city’s mayor urges people to stay home because of coronavirus concerns and protesters plan their own counterprogramming. Titled “Salute to America,” the Independence Day event will include military flyovers, a massive fireworks display and remarks from Mr. Trump at the White House. As coronavirus cases in the U.S. hit another single-day high ahead of the holiday, organizers are providing 300,000 masks and strongly...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 04, 2020 11:02 UTC