Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism
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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ryan Helsley throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections
At first glance, the Trump administration’s deployment of more than 200 F.B.I. analysts to Georgia this week seems to be another stubborn assault on a fact that has refused to budge: Despite the president’s baseless claims, no evidence of fraud in the 2020 election has ever surfaced there.But critics contend that it…
· Zolan Kanno Youngs
Trump riffs on predecessors in children's podcast appearance
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump riffed on his White House predecessors in a children's podcast Friday, while also joking about his weight and musing as to whether his body is swimsuit-ready.
· Agence France-Presse
Aspirantes presidenciales de Brasil, Lula y Flávio Bolsonaro, chocan por aranceles de EEUU
El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, asiste a una sesión de trabajo en la cumbre del G7, en Évian-les-Bains, Francia, el miércoles 17 de junio de 2026. (Mandel Ngan/Foto de Pool vía AP)
· El Onore Hughes
Big Oil heads for biggest profits in years as Trump pushes for lower gas prices
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· Ariel Zilber
Masked madman tied to White House UFC terror plot threatened July 4 attack on California city: feds
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· Katie Jerkovich
Court says US can install historical panels at Philadelphia site
Panels that were part of an exhibit on slavery at the President’s House Site in Independence National Historical Park are reinstalled, Feb. 19, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti, File)
· Geoff Mulvihill
Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says
The Trump administration had recently unveiled massive cuts to the forces it would contribute in case of a war or crisis on the continent
· Bloomberg
Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says
The Trump administration had recently unveiled massive cuts to the forces it would contribute in case of a war or crisis on the continent
· Bloomberg
NASA launches robotic mission to save space telescope
WASHINGTON, United States — NASA launched a robotic mission on Friday to try to prevent one of its aging telescopes from burning up in the atmosphere, a complicated operation expected to last several months.
· Agence France-Presse
Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington
Months of planning to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with a splashy lineup of events in Washington on July 4 are being tested by oppressive heat.
· Christina Morales
Turkey gains edge ahead of NATO summit with Erdogan-Trump ties
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. leader to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even come with a sig…
· Associated Press
‘Young Washington’ review: Meh George Washington origin story fails to inspire
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· Johnny Oleksinski
Netanyahu, Trump spoke on Friday, agree to meet 'soon' in the US
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump on Friday and congratulated him on the 250th anniversary of US independence.
· IDAN KWELLER
First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO
Two members of Congress — Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., and Rep. Gil Cisneros, D-Calif. — have disclosed that they or their family members bought SpaceX stock in the days after the company's historic initial public offering, according to publicly accessible House financial documents.
· Luke Fountain, Justin Papp
Trump, Netanyahu speak on phone, agree to meet soon
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· Caitlin Doornbos
¨Presidente colombiano Petro pide a Trump que se levanten sanciones, defiende su plan antidrogas
El presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro muestra una papeleta de votación durante la segunda vuelta de las elecciones en Bogotá, Colombia, el domingo 21 de junio de 2026. (AP Foto/Fernando Vergara)
· Astrid Su Rez
Jim Walden, former CFL quarterback and college football coach, dies at the age of 88
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Longtime college football coach Jim Walden, who played quarterback in the Canadian Football League before leading Washington State to a bowl game and spending nine seasons at Iowa State, died Thursday. He was 88.
Trump se sale del guion en el pódcast de Usha Vance con bromas y dardos a expresidentes
ARCHIVO – El presidente electo, Donald Trump, derecha, habla con Usha Vance y el vicepresidente electo JD Vance, que no aparece en la imagen, antes de una ceremonia religiosa en la iglesia de St. John, el 20 de enero de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci, Archivo)
· Michelle L Price
Mamdani blasts capitalism, foreign wars in America 250 address – while sitting at George Washington’s desk
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· Craig McCarthy, Matthew Fischetti, Hannah Fierick, Matt Troutman
Here are the oldest buildings in every borough — including several favorites of George Washington
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· Katherine Donlevy
Quem pode frear o poder da Fifa?
Os olhos do mundo estão na Copa do Mundo: nos gols de Lionel Messi, na história do goleiro cabo-verdiano Vozinha, nos vídeos virais de torcedores nas arquibancadas.
· Matt Pearson
PNP to coordinate Marcoleta’s arrest with Senate leadership once warrant comes
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it will course the arrest of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta with the Senate leadership once the warrant for his arrest gets released.
· Izel Abanilla
Why The Left Really Hates Trump's America 250 Celebration
Authored by Fred Fleitz via American Greatness,
· Tyler Durden
Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his country’s NATO defence spending, shortly after US President Donald Trump re-upped his criticism of alliance members.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump heads for Mount Rushmore as US turns 250
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· Agence France-Presse
Trump reads to children on Usha Vance's podcast and veers off script
President-elect Donald Trump, from right, talks with Usha Vance and Vice President-elect JD Vance, not pictured, before a service at St. John’s Church, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
· Michelle L Price
France weighs up resetting Turkey ties as Europe's security landscape shifts
When US President Donald Trump lined up regional and European leaders behind him for a press conference on the Gaza peace deal in Cairo in October, two leaders were conspicuously missing.
· Middleeasteye
Trump is gifted a gem-encrusted ring by a Belgian diamond group
In this image released Tuesday, June 30, 2026, a ring designed for U.S. President Donald Trump and crafted by Antwerp diamond designer David Gotlib. (David Gotlib via AP)
· Sam Mcneil
Secret Service Missed 102 Warnings Before Trump Assassination Attempt In Butler: Report
Authored by Tom Gantert via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Donald Trump takes over America’s 250th celebration | Fiona Katauskas
He has a lot to say but not everyone is a fan
Top Louisiana court halts criminal case against state attorney general
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks with attendees during an election night watch party for U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
· Geoff Mulvihill
Venezuela's acting leader defends quake response
Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez late Thursday pushed back against complaints that the government responded too slowly to the disaster and left civilians to shoulder most of the rescue efforts.
· Regina Garcia Cano
Trump roasts other presidents during children’s book reading
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· Emily Goodin
US feared plot to kill Iranian negotiators – NYT
The US was concerned that Israel could kill Iran’s top negotiators in an attempt to derail the peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran, the New York Times has reported, citing American officials.
· RT
Court in Northern Ireland acquits 3 men in killing of journalist Lyra McKee
LONDON (AP) — Three men were acquitted of murder Friday in the killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a member of a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group while covering a 2019 riot in Northern Ireland.
· Brian Melley
Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. leader to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even come with a sig…
· Associated Press
Louisiana court halts criminal indictment against state attorney general
Republican Liz Murrill was indicted for the alleged intimidation of New Orleans elected officials
· Edwardhelmore
Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark US 250th celebrations
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· Reuters
Merz hits back at Trump for ridiculing Germany’s defence spending drive
The German chancellor defended Berlin’s increased military spending and highlighted his commitment to Nato targets
· Reuters
Merz hits back at Trump for ridiculing Germany’s defence spending drive
The German chancellor defended Berlin’s increased military spending and highlighted his commitment to Nato targets
· Reuters
Some tribes hope new Farm Bill will help them feed more people
Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their Rhode Island farm, but the Trump Administration has cut or scaled back some federal programs they and other small producers relied on to grow and distribute food. As Farm Bill discussions continue, they hope funding will be restored. (AP Video: Joshua A. Bickel)
· Joshua A Bickel
Carlson’s split with Republicans to deepen rifts in US right, Chinese think tank says
Once a Trump cheerleader, the former Fox News host turned podcaster has broken with the administration over the Iran war
· Meredith Chen
Carlson’s split with Republicans to deepen rifts in US right, Chinese think tank says
Once a Trump cheerleader, the former Fox News host turned podcaster has broken with the administration over the Iran war
· Meredith Chen
PNP to deploy 6k force to secure VP Sara impeachment
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is ready with a six thousand-strong force to secure the vicinity of the Senate as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte begins on Monday July 6.
· Izel Abanilla
Democrats will have ‘field day’ with Trump inquiries if they win House, legal experts say
Investigations into president and corruption charges will get heavy scrutiny if Democrats win majority in midterms
· Peter Stone
Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration
WASHINGTON — On the National Mall this week, Freedom 250 signs pointed visitors toward temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel and mobile, transitory history exhibits. Sponsor names appeared beside Trump-aligned programming. Some states were represented by official delegations. Others had opted out, leaving replac…
· Luke Fountain
What to expect at Trump’s epic 4th of July ‘Salute to America’ bash: ‘People will be in awe’
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· Victor Nava