5 things to know for June 25: America’s 250th, Venezuela earthquakes, border wall, war powers, contraband (opens in new tab)

By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Great American State Fair opens today on the National Mall, which the Trump administration has described as a showcase of contributions from all 56 states and territories. The 16-day event will feature food, games and other traditional fair elements, with military flyovers and patriotic pageantry rounding out the festivities. Here’s The post appeared first on <a href="