Donald Trump directs a replacement committee called Freedom 250 and ties the US 250th celebrations to new commercial initiatives that include "Trump Accounts," a $1K government bonus and a limited-edition "Patriot Passport".Congress is probing no-bid contracts given to Event Strategies Inc. and scaled-back programming on the National Mall after artist withdrawals and logistical setbacks reduced attendance.Polls show a deep partisan divide in pride and satisfaction while the Supreme Court’s expansion of executive power and memories of Donald Trump’s efforts to obstruct the 2020 transfer of power sharpen critics’ warnings about personal politicization.Activist groups hold counter-rallies and lawmakers demand documents and testimony as they investigate whether the anniversary has been commercialized to benefit private interests.