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TRUMP ANNOUNCES NATIONAL MALL REDEDICATION EVENT AS FIRE ACTIVITY REMAINS ELEVATED IN OKLAHOMA

President Donald Trump announced a May 17 event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., titled "Rededicate 250," where he said the nation will be rededicated as "one nation under God." The event was revealed at a prayer breakfast and is being promoted as a public gathering to pray and give thanks. Separately, the National Interagency Fire Center reported ongoing fire activity Saturday, including active grass fire behavior northwest of Forgan, Oklahoma, with light initial attack activity and six new large incidents.

TRUMP SETS MAY 17 NATIONAL MALL GATHERING

Trump said the Washington event will bring Americans together to rededicate the country and mark the occasion with prayer and public remarks. The announcement came during a breakfast appearance and is being framed around faith and national unity.

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OKLAHOMA GRASS FIRE SHOWS ACTIVE WIND-DRIVEN BEHAVIOR

The National Interagency Fire Center said a grass fire northwest of Forgan, Oklahoma, remained active with wind-driven runs and flanking. The report noted light initial attack activity nationwide, six new large incidents, and three large fires contained.

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ONLINE CLAIMS OF TRUMP EMERGENCY BROADCAST CIRCULATE WITHOUT CONFIRMATION

Several YouTube posts claimed Trump delivered an urgent 24-hour emergency announcement from the White House. No independent confirmation of a national security emergency was provided in the search results.

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