Trump pardons 11 people on eve of country’s Fourth of July celebrations

Pardons issued to nine people charged with violating Clean Air Act as extreme heat smothers much of US Donald Trump on Friday issued pardons to 11 people – two convicted fraudsters and nine charged with having violated the federal Clean Air Act by disabling or otherwise modifying trucks’ emissions controls. Those executive pardons – coming amid US semiquincentennial celebrations blanketed in extreme heat exacerbated by greenhouse gas emissions – were among a broader wave of acts of clemency f...

By Ramon Antonio Vargas and agencies

Trump hints Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week

The visit would mark Netanyahu's seventh visit to the US since Trump returned to office for a second term as president.

Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines

Trump pardoned people convicted of Clean Air Act violations who he said were "persecuted by the Biden Administration" and punished for "fixing their car."

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...

By Bloomberg

A divided US celebrates 250th birthday as heatwave bears down on East Coast

The US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's independence on Saturday under sweltering temperatures, with a massive fireworks show planned in Washington following a speech by US President Donald Trump.

By FRANCE 24

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

'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.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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

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

Melania Trump's closed doors ultimatum to lawmakers as deadline looms: ‘I want this on Donald’s desk by…’

Melania Trump's foster care legislation faces delays as the Senate stalls, with a self-imposed deadline approaching.

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.