Trump Live Updates: President to Attend Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race; Latest on U.S.-Canada Trade War

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. is already disrupting normal life ahead of the race, even before the first engine revs this weekend. The National Gallery of Art has conducted vibration studies and installed protective panels on some outdoor sculptures, while other Smithsonian museums plan to reduce public access. Airlines have rerouted flights as the nearest airport prepares for a temporary shutdown, and at least one school inside the exclusion zone is fully remote. Commuters say travel times are longer; one Baltimore-to-Washington drive took about twice as long. The race is the final major downtown event marking America’s 250th anniversary and is paired with military flyovers, fireworks, and a presidential lap. Organizers expect 25 drivers for 147 laps and have distributed about 140,000 tickets, with coverage on Fox Sports.