 Milwaukee officials say the alternative route they're offering would be close to an area for the news media. Judge Brett Ludwig says he'll try to issue a ruling within a few days. For NPR News, I'm Chuck Quirmbach in Milwaukee. Festivities are being held across the nation today to celebrate the Fourth of July. In Washington, D.C., President Biden and the First Lady are kicking off the holiday with a barbecue with active-duty military service members and their families.