Good Friday morning. Here are some of the stories making news in Washington and politics today.

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• In a made-for-television Independence Day production starring America’s military weaponry, President Trump on Thursday used the Lincoln Memorial as the backdrop for a tribute to the country’s armed forces. Speaking to a rain-soaked audience, the president finally presided over the grand military display that he has wanted since witnessing the Bastille Day parade in Paris two years ago.

• On the Fourth of July, the National Mall hosted two distinct versions of America: On one side, a smattering of locals waited for the traditional Independence Day concert featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and a guest appearance by the Muppets; on the other side, a raucous crowd of Mr. Trump’s faithful.

• Joe Biden and Kamala Harris brought their debate-stage fight to Iowa on the Fourth, as he expressed frustration with her pointed criticism about his 1970s-era opposition to busing, and she sought to clarify her position on the issue.