Trump administration backs National Mall prayer rally (opens in new tab)

Thousands of people gathered on Washington’s National Mall on Sunday for a daylong prayer rally focused on religious rededication and linked to celebrations marking 250 years of U.S. independence. President Trump was expected to address the gathering by video message, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and House Speaker Mike Johnson were listed among the scheduled participants. The program featured Christian pastors and worship music. Organizers described the e...