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The Great American State Fair on the National Mall has all the trappings of a classic state fair: food vendors, merchandise, a Ferris wheel and scores of activities.  But on Tuesday, just days before the nation’s 250th anniversary, one thing was, for the most part, notably absent. The crowds.  Early …

Several musical artists announced this week that they will no longer participate in a major America 250 celebration event in Washington, D.C., despite being listed as performers by organizers tied to a Trump-backed initiative. The event, called the “Great American State Fair,” is being organized by Freedom 250, a public-private …