President Trump is gearing up for his military-themed celebration on July Fourth, but the fireworks already are erupting as critics complain about the nature and cost of the event -- and authorities worry about possible violent clashes between leftist and right-wing protesters.
Anti-war Code Pink members began arriving at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, saying in a press release they intend "to protest the militarization of July 4" and hold an "anti-imperialist festival" Thursday on the National Mall.-- More...