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

Thousands gathered on Washington's National Mall on Sunday for Rededicate 250, a daylong prayer rally tied to commemorations of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. President Trump was expected to address the event by video, and senior Republicans and administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and House Speaker Mike Johnson, were listed as participants or scheduled speakers. The New York Times described the event as a nine-hour pr...