Evacuation disrupts Trump’s planned DC speech after threat of thunderstorm
Extreme heatwave across US east coast already has already upended some of the weekend’s long-planned celebrations
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Professional Bull Riders (PBR) staged an event at the US Air Force Academy in conjunction with Space Force to celebrate America 250
· Bbcnews
Iran's envoy to China says friendly nations to get ‘special’ Hormuz fee treatment
Iran’s ambassador to China has said that new fees would be charged to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an idea rejected by Washington, while assuring that “friendly” nations would receive special treatment.
· Middleeasteye
America 250: 150 people become US citizens at Mount Vernon
New U.S. citizen and twice-deployed U.S. Marine Sgt. Diakaria Sangare, from Guinea, poses for a portrait following the naturalization ceremony on Independence Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
· Jesse Bedayn
America at 250: Why Washington’s promise to US Jews still matters - opinion
As America celebrates Independence Day and the 250th year of our Republic, it is worth recalling one of the founding promises that has distinguished our nation from the beginning.
· WILLIAM C. DAROFF
White supremacist group marches on Washington, DC — toting Confederate flags during 4th of July celebration
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· David Spector
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
· Edwardhelmore
Gavin Newsom goes on Trump-bashing tirade in tedious 4th of July address
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· Titus Wu
Trump's financial disclosure reveals 18 Coupang stock trades since late last year
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· Song Sang-ho
Putin and Trump hold phone call – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held a phone call, during which they discussed the Ukraine conflict, the situation around Iran, and the prospects for restoring bilateral ties, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said.
· RT
Trump says Netanyahu ‘knows who the boss is’ ahead of planned White House meeting
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· David Spector
NYC Mayor Mamdani delivers Fourth of July speech condemning Trump and US immigration policies
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a speech on Friday marking America’s 250th year of independence, criticizing US President Donald Trump’s stance on immigration and his broader vision of the country.
· RUBY SADIKMAN
Lebanon’s Aoun calls on US to keep ‘always standing beside’ his country
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on the United States to stand by Beirut following a landmark agreement between Lebanon and Israel, mediated by Washington.
· Edna Mohamed
Neo-fascist group Patriot Front parades Confederate flag in Washington DC on Fourth of July
Hundreds of masked members of the white supremacist organization marched and chanted in the US capital
· Gloria Oladipo
'Gave Iran Week Off Because We're Nice': Trump References Ayatollah Funeral In Rushmore Speech
On Friday President Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore to kick off the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations, and in it he confirmed that everything regarding Iran - whether on the military or diplomatic fronts - have been paused to allow for the Islamic Republic to bury its late supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
· Tyler Durden
CFPB Orders Remote Employees To Relocate To Washington Or Lose Jobs
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· Tyler Durden
Ashcraft gana su 4ta apertura seguida y los Piratas vencen 7-1 a los Nacionales
El lanzador de los Piratas de Pittsburgh, Braxton Ashcraft, lanza durante la tercera entrada de un partido de béisbol contra los Nacionales de Washington, el sábado 4 de julio de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Nick Wass)
· Patrick Stevens
Pope prays in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity
LAMPEDUSA, Sicily — Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe to find freedom and prosperity.
· Associated Press
Trump usa festa de 250 anos para atacar adversários
O presidente Donald Trump deu início às comemorações do 250º aniversário da independência dos EUA na sexta-feira (03/07) com um discurso divisivo e sombrio, no qual atacou adversários políticos e disse que o país estava sob um "novo ataque" de "radicais e extremistas" e o que chamou de "ameaça mortal do comunismo".
· Deutsche Welle
How the Trump era echoes the messy truth behind the founding of America
As the United States marks 250 years since independence, the bitter civil war at the heart of the American Revolution continues to echo in the age of Donald Trump.
· Antony Funnell
Ashcraft wins 4th straight start as Pirates topple Nationals 7-1
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
· Patrick Stevens
Trump hints Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week
United States President Donald Trump has hinted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could travel to the White House as soon as next week, in what would be his first visit since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations
A large group of masked men wearing the markings of a well-known white nationalist group marched with flags and chanted “reclaim America!” in Washington on Saturday morning, as the capital city prepared for the main events celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday.The march, through neighborhoods around the U.S.…
· Clarence Williams
A sombria história de Thomas Jefferson com a escravidão
A estátua de bronze de um homem esguio em casaca do século 18 olha para a distância. Ela fica em Washington, a capital dos Estados Unidos, e representa o terceiro presidente do país, Thomas Jefferson – para os americanos, uma figura histórica monumental. Seu rosto também foi esculpido na rocha do famoso Monte Rushmo…
· Bartosz Dudek
Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is,' as leaders discuss possible White House visit
US President Donald Trump told Axios on Saturday that he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but that Netanyahu "knows who the boss is."
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
US 4th of July celebrations LIVE updates: Trump set to make speech ahead of record-breaking fireworks display as America marks 250th anniversary of independence
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· Josefine Ganko, Michael Koziol
Trump seeks to put himself centre stage for US Independence Day
As searing heat puts a damper on the celebrations, the president is getting ready to make another speech – and it’s going to be a long one
· Bloomberg
Trump seeks to put himself centre stage for US Independence Day
As searing heat puts a damper on the celebrations, the president is getting ready to make another speech – and it’s going to be a long one
· Bloomberg
Beam Schiff up! President Trump names Cali Dem when allegedly briefed on alien hybrids
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· Shane Galvin
Trump allegedly jokes there are alien hybrids living ‘among us’ during briefing — names California Dem as example
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· Shane Galvin
NY congressional GOP hopeful gifted Trump $250K bronze statue of his attempted assassination ‘Defiance’
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· Geoff Earle
US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday -- a landmark celebration that comes at a time of deep political division, with a president determined to put his stamp on the festivities.
· Agence France-Presse
Remulla orders dismissal of Aplasca over May 13 senate standoff
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Trump says Iran gets ‘week off’ for lengthy Khamenei funeral: ‘Isn’t that nice’
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NJ home near George Washington’s headquarters is on the market for $1.776 million
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· Angela Barbuti
Nearly a dozen members of wealthy Soros clan pouring money into House and Senate midterm races
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· Gabrielle Fahmy
Trump issues 11 pardons 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
· Ramon Antonio Vargas
America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
· Michelle Chapman
Overcrowded and underfunded: Trump’s cuts to national parks threaten the US’s ‘best idea’
This summer, Yosemite national park has been rife with traffic jams and throngs of visitors. Can these popular national treasures withstand a future of strained resources?
· Gabrielle Canon
Washington DC’s iconic 4th of July parade canceled due to scorching temperatures
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· Sonya Gugliara
Washington DC’s Fourth of July parade canceled due to soaring temperature
National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning as high temperatures have paralyzed the east coast
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Trump UFO advisors accuse private corporations of operating alien craft-retrieval programs
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· Shane Galvin
New Thomas Jefferson statue shipped to White House for latest Trump display
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· Geoff Earle
King praises UK-US relationship on 250th anniversary of independence
King Charles and Donald Trump met during a state visit to Washington DC earlier this year
· Bbcnews
Russia and US bear ‘special responsibility’ for global security – Putin
Russia and the United States bear a “special responsibility” for maintaining global security, President Vladimir Putin has said while congratulating his counterpart Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence.
· RT
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo urges Americans to live up to ideals of Declaration of Independence in first key address to US
· Angela Giuffrida
Is it wiser for middle powers ‘not to take sides’ in face of US-China rivalry?
Speakers at event in Beijing say that ‘hedging’ between Washington and Beijing will give other countries greater autonomy
· Carol Yang
Is it wiser for middle powers ‘not to take sides’ in face of US-China rivalry?
Speakers at event in Beijing say that ‘hedging’ between Washington and Beijing will give other countries greater autonomy
· Carol Yang
A place of living history, the White House has always been the People’s House
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· Stewart D. McLaurin
Thousands of protesters in Germany rally against far-right AfD
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s annual congress started Saturday in the city of Erfurt with thousands of protesters gathered against the rising German far-right movement.
· Victor Goury-Laffont