Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism

The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?

Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor

The president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff.

By Kenneth P. Vogel and Karen Zraick

Trump Says He Pardoned Six People Pursued for ‘Fixing Their Car’ - Bloomberg.com

Trump Says He Pardoned Six People Pursued for ‘Fixing Their Car’  Bloomberg.com

Trump to kick off independence celebrations as heatwave grips US

President will speak at Mount Rushmore under a storm warning as high temperatures threaten 250th anniversary events

250 years of American independence: A disenchanted anniversary

'America 250' (13/13). Trump's two terms in office are undermining national cohesion. The ideal of equality enshrined in the founding documents is a distant prospect, the system of checks and balances has cracked and any reform seems impossible. Americans' belief in their shared history is eroding. Even the nature of the system of government is a matter of debate. But historians are trying to put things into perspective.

Military allies, historic tall ships converge on New Jersey shores to launch America 250 celebrations

Video captured roughly 20 nations' tall ships arriving at Sandy Hook as the Coast Guard Eagle prepares to lead a historic parade of ships Saturday.

Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind

A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal spread across several municipalities, driven by winds and heat

Heat wave upends July Fourth celebrations across US

A dangerous heat wave has disrupted July Fourth events across the United States, including Donald Trump's flagship Great American State Fair, as the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday.

The US has failed to understand China

China is such a giant player in the global economy that understanding how the US-China contest of the century for international primacy will evolve has become crucial. Some Westerners, especially those in the United States, feel so threatened that they have resorted to protectionism, with global fragmentation and perhaps even preparations for a third world war already in the cards. Kishore Mahbubani’s book Has China Won? highlighted deep misunderstandings and structural tensions between China...

By Andrew Sheng

Five 2026 Tour de France key stages to watch out for

The 2026 Tour de France will open with a short, fast, team time-trial in Barcelona on Saturday, the first round of the battle to decide who will wear the coveted yellow jersey on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Many of the tougher mountainous stages are packed into the final week, but there will be opportunities to make a difference before then.

By FRANCE 24

U.S. stocks have delivered 8.7% a year since independence was declared in 1776

What 250 years of independence have meant for America’s investors.

By Jules Rimmer

Trump loses again after appeals court orders ICE to hold bond hearings for deportees

Immigrants arrested inside the US are entitled a bond hearing for their release within 90 days of detention, judges say

By Alex Woodward

MAPPED: Americans are flocking to historic cities like DC and Boston for the country's 250th anniversary

The Washington Monument as seen from a Ferris wheel at The Great American State Fair, celebrating the US's 250th anniversary. Finn Gomez/Getty Images Travel demand for Washington, DC, over the July 4 weekend is up 120%, according to data from Trivago. Boston and Philadelphia are surging in popularity, too, as Americans flock to historic cities. This 4th of July weekend marks the 250th anniversary of American independence. Travelers are flocking to the East Coast's historic cities for the Ju...

Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"

'Secret Service missed 102 radio calls during '24 Trump shooting'

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Disney Spent More Than A Year Devising 24 Hours of July 4th Sesquicentennial Coverage

Stephanie Ramos will help the Walt Disney Co. and ABC News deliver more than fireworks during a weekend that many TV companies are devoting to celebrating the Fourth of July. During a special Saturday telecast of “Good Morning America” on ABC, Ramos, an ABC News national correspondent who has served for many years in the […]

By Brian Steinberg

American Declaration will remain universal, revolutionary. America may not

By Pratap Bhanu Mehta

Trump pardons 6 people over ‘fixing their car’: What were they actually convicted of? Clean Air Act explained

President Trump granted pardons to six individuals he claims were wrongfully prosecuted by the Biden administration for violating the Clean Air Act.

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Debut ‘Independence Eve Live’: Where to Watch the Special Online

December 31 is swapped for the third of July in a (likely) booze-filled TV event: 'Independence Eve Live With Anderson & Andy: Celebrating 250.'

By Erin Lassner

"Usually Read Stories About Myself": Trump On Usha Vance's Podcast

When Vance asked Trump if he has much time to read for fun while serving as president, he replied that he ends up mostly reading newspapers.

How to Watch CNN’s ‘Independence Eve Live’ Special With Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper

The dynamic duo will bring some of their New Year's Eve energy to the Independence Day festivities, which kick off on July 3

By Jonathan Zavaleta

Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast

Authorities urged people to stay cool as extreme heat threatened power grids, outdoor celebrations and World Cup matches.

Trump offers running commentary on his predecessors while reading children’s book

The US president is notorious for veering off script.

President Donald Trump Reportedly Still Mulling Over Diddy Pardon

Donald Trump might be getting ready to break out the pardon pen again ... and one name that's apparently still floating around behind closed doors is Sean "Diddy" Combs. Trump was expected to huddle with advisers Friday over a new batch of pardons…

By TMZ Staff

America Turns 250. At 125, It Looked Like The End...

America Turns 250. At 125, It Looked Like The End... Authored by James Hickman via SchiffSovereign.com, On the afternoon of September 6, 1901, President William McKinley stood in a receiving line at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, shaking hands with a crowd of well-wishers. One of the people in the crowd was a young man named Leon Czolgosz… who was patiently waiting with a revolver wrapped in a handkerchief. When he reached the front, he fired twice into the pr...

By Tyler Durden

The 4th Of July Weekend Is The Perfect Time To Revisit TV's Greatest Frontier Family

If this 4th of July is about celebrating 250 years of the United States of America, TV shows don't get any more American than this family Western.

By Guy Howie

US House of Reps honours Uzodimma for transformative leadership 

Ahead of his historic address to the House of Lords in London on Friday,  Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has received a special recognition from the United States House of Representatives for his transformative leadership.  Uzodimma, apart from the address at the House of Lords , would be receiving “African Inspirational Leadership and Good Governance Award” […] The post US House of Reps honours Uzodimma for transformative leadership  appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Oboh

Dangerous heatwave scorches US as Fourth of July holiday kicks off

Millions of people across the US East Coast are sweltering under record temperatures as the Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Extreme Heat and Drought Bring Harvest Weeks ahead of Schedule

The extreme heat and drought have brought this year’s harvest forward by weeks, while causing dramatic crop failures in several regions, Világgazdaság reported. This year’s harvest in Hungary has begun earlier than ever before, but the reason for this is by no means a cause for celebration. The exceptional heat and the below-average rainfall, which […] The post Extreme Heat and Drought Bring Harvest Weeks ahead of Schedule appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Hungary Today