"For those involved in event logistics, transportation, housing, and security, this summer is going to be exceptionally difficult, particularly on the East Coast. There are two big clusters of high-profile happenings. The first is the soccer World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, with venues in Boston, New York and New Jersey, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Miami. And the second is the celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, including events well before and long after the climax on July 4 in Washington"
"Republicans are one step closer to finalizing plans for a midterm convention later this year. The Republican National Committee approved a rule change during its winter meeting on Friday that would allow the party to hold a convention during a midterm election year ... National party conventions have typically been held only during presidential elections in the modern era. But President Donald Trump announced in September that the party would be holding a "Midterm Convention," leaving the party scrambling to execute."
Two major event clusters will converge on the East Coast this summer and significantly strain logistics. The FIFA World Cup runs June 11–July 19 with matches in Boston, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Miami. The 250th anniversary of U.S. independence peaks on July 4 in Washington with a Salute to America 250 that includes fireworks and military parades. The Republican National Committee approved a rule change permitting a midterm convention, and President Donald Trump announced plans for a Midterm Convention. A summer GOP midterm convention would increase the risk of partisan events overlapping bicentennial activities near July 4.
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