White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations

The group, wearing clothing associated with the organization Patriot Front, assembled near Capitol Hill before leaving the district.

By Clarence Williams, Madaleine Rubin and Alan Feuer

Trump speaks with Putin and Zelensky ahead of NATO summit

While both sides said the calls were to mark the 250th birthday of the US, Ukraine – and, during the call with the Kremlin, Iran – were also discussed.

Trump tries again to delay $5m sexual abuse payout to E Jean Carroll

Lawyers file request days after US supreme court declined to hear an appeal, with payout topping $5.8m with interest Lawyers for Donald Trump have requested more time to pay a $5m civil judgment to magazine columnist E Jean Carroll from 2023, days after the US supreme court declined to hear an appeal. In a new filing, the president’s attorney said that since his former lead counsel, Justin Smith, took up a position as a federal judge last month (a post he was nominated to by Trump), his new l...

By Edward Helmore

16 patriotic movies to watch this Fourth of July, from 'Top Gun' to 'Saving Private Ryan'

From "Top Gun" to "Independence Day," here are 16 of the best patriotic movies about America perfect for curling up with over the 4th of July holiday.

Lebanon’s Aoun calls on US to keep ‘always standing beside’ his country

In a congratulatory message on US Independence Day, Aoun says he hopes Lebanon can 'open a new page of hope'.

Trump faithful flock to curtailed July 4 celebrations

In sweltering heat, thousands of Trump faithful have gathered in Washington to mark the country's 250th birthday. But on this U.S. Independence Day, the country's divisions remain on full display.

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit

Trump's affinity for strongmen leaders made him an admirer of Erdogan, who amassed power in Turkey as its prime minister and in his 13th year as president.

Trump seeks to put himself centre stage for US Independence Day

President Donald Trump will headline US Independence Day celebrations on Saturday with a speech and a show that seek to place him at the centre of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Trump has made no secret of his joy at presiding over the July 4 festivities, portraying the timing as a side benefit of winning a second term starting in 2025 – even as the Republican falsely claims he also won the previous election against Democrat Joe Biden. Celebrations will be held across the US to mark the...

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Curtis Young on the America's "diffcult moment in the mirror"

This weekend, the United States marks 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most influential political texts in modern history. Its assertion that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed, and that all people are endowed with the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, has inspired democratic movements around the world.

By Gavin LEE

Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how to register.

The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information. Trump Accounts, investment accounts for American children under 18, officially launched on July 4. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Trump Accounts officially launched on July 4. The investment accounts are for American children under 18. Michael Dell said he'll deposit $250 in the accounts of the first 25 million children who sign up. The Trum...

Trump’s daughter-in-law shows off bizarre cookie on Air Force One featuring new face on US monument

Bettina Trump, Don. Jr.’s new wife, posted the image on the way to the president’s Mount Rushmore speech

By Ariana Baio

One Year Of Wins, Losses And Surprises From Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill' - Forbes

One Year Of Wins, Losses And Surprises From Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill'  Forbes

MicroStrategy CEO Calls Bitcoin ‘United States of Money’

'Knows who the boss is': Trump says Netanyahu requested White House meeting next week

US President Donald Trump announced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a White House meeting, potentially next week. Trump highlighted their strong relationship, despite recent reports of differing views on regional issues like Iran and Lebanon. The visit, if confirmed, would be significant for Netanyahu ahead of Israel's upcoming elections. Trump also commented on Iran's eagerness for a deal and the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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Watch Mark Ruffalo, Sarah Jessica Parker, Margaret Atwood, Judd Apatow and More Give Instructions to Combat Trump’s Tyranny on July 4th

While President Trump has chosen to mark America’s 250th anniversary with gaudy displays honoring himself, a team of actors, activists, scholars, comedians and writers have assembled to deliver an urgent warning about the fragility of our democracy. Timothy Snyder, the bestselling author, historian and expert on fascism, recruited dozens of luminaries to recite lines from […]

By Marlow Stern

July 4 flyover schedule: Full times for Washington, D.C.'s National Mall and Colorado F-16 flyovers

Washington and Colorado will host major July 4 flyovers featuring Air Force One, Blue Angels, Thunderbirds and F-16 jets.

Narendra Modi greets Donald Trump, people of US on 250th anniversary of independence

Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is,' as leaders discuss possible White House visit

"We get along very good. [Netanyahu] knows who the boss is," Trump said in a telephonic interview with Axios.

Bubba Bites Back: Bill Clinton Rips Trump In America 250 Message; “Their New Deal Is Socialism For The Super-Rich”

Donald Trump may “like Bill Clinton a lot,” but the 42nd President of the United States showed his deep dislike this Independence Day of where the 45th/47th POTUS is taking the world and the nation on America’s 250 birthday. “Today, we celebrate this milestone amid another period of deep division, renewed questions about America’s future […]

By Dominic Patten

US Celebrates 250th Birthday As Trump Says American Identity "Under Attack"

US President Donald Trump has added a program of roaring military flyovers - and an unusual campaign-style political rally - for July Fourth.

Chart Of The Day: Democrats' Patriotism Falls Off A Cliff. Here's One Reason Why

Chart Of The Day: Democrats' Patriotism Falls Off A Cliff. Here's One Reason Why American pride remains high in absolute terms, but the trend is clear: the U.S. has shifted from being one of the world's most nationally proud countries to one that now resembles a typical Western nation. There are multiple forces behind this decline, but the largest political signal comes from the transformation of the Democratic Party. What was once a center-left party has increasingly embraced s...

By Tyler Durden

Inside Malia Obama's Private World After Growing Up in the White House

Malia Obama was ready to strike out on her own after high school, let alone once she finished college. But that didn't mean she wasn't still under her parents' umbrella, if not always their...

By Natalie Finn

Zelensky congratulates Trump on U.S. Independence Day during phone call

Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with Donald Trump and congratulated him and all Americans on Independence Day.

Mexico’s week in review: A historic World Cup win and a USMCA reckoning

After a major win over Ecuador on Tuesday, it was back to business on Wednesday as the United States told Mexico and Canada that it won't extend their six-year-old trilateral trade pact past its expiration date. Here's what else happened this week. The post Mexico’s week in review: A historic World Cup win and a USMCA reckoning appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Netanyahu ‘knows who the boss is’, says Trump

Washington is Israel's closest ally, but Trump has been publicly critical of Netanyahu in recent weeks after Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened peace talks with Iran. The post Netanyahu ‘knows who the boss is’, says Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

US pressured dozens of countries to boycott Tehran funeral, Iranian source says - Tehran Times

US pressured dozens of countries to boycott Tehran funeral, Iranian source says  Tehran Times