President Trump's motorcade just left the White House and is making the short trip to a review stand on Constitution Avenue where he will observe the parade. VIP guests who will be watching from the stand with the president include: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,

President Donald Trump said Thursday that “of course” Sen. Rand Paul is invited to the annual congressional picnic later in the day, amid a dispute with the Kentucky Republican over his invite to the long-held bipartisan gathering.

Paul pledged to vote against the "big beautiful bill" over concerns it is fiscally irresponsible and would raise the national debt.