What to expect at Trump’s epic 4th of July ‘Salute to America’ bash: ‘People will be in awe’
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Extreme heat grips the United States as America 250 celebrations begin
Drones put on a show in the sky near independence hall in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jack Auresto)
· Steven Sloan
The US military under President Trump is winning the war — in the bedroom, Pentagon data reveals
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· James Franey
Bong Go backs Senate push to speed up hiring of school counselor associates
SENATOR Christopher "Bong" Go expressed support for the Senate’s call to accelerate the hiring of School Counselor Associates for public schools, saying the timely implementation of mental health support programs is necessary to help learners who may be facing stress, bullying, family problems, or other personal dif…
· The Manila Times
BREAKING: PNP to deploy 6K force to secure VP Sara impeachment
The P-N-P will deploy six thousand personnel to secure the vicinity of the Senate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte this Monday. The P-N-P is still on heightened alert. A P-N-P spokesman says they will decide by Monday if they will upgrade their alert level. No group has yet applied for a permi…
· The Manila Times
Extreme heat disrupts July 4th celebrations, what to know about Trump Accounts, Taylor Swift’s wedding
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· Nadja Lovadinov
Senate impeachment court summons VP Sara Duterte for July 6 trial
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California advances three bills curbing hate speech, protecting Jewish students and employees
Three bills sponsored by Jewish California (formerly the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California) passed through their final policy committees on Tuesday and are set to be heard by the state senate in August.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Zohran Mamdani to deliver speech to mark US’s 250th birthday in New York
New York mayor’s remarks at city hall to come just hours before Trump is set to deliver address at Mount Rushmore
· Anna Betts
Lawsuit could give members of Congress millions of your money — along with a five-figure raise
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· Emily Goodin
Gatchalian urges faster, simpler permits for solar rooftops
SENATE President Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE), local government units, and distribution utilities to reduce red tape and simplify the requirements for installing rooftop solar systems.
· The Manila Times
Gatchalian urges faster electricity switching to benefit more customers
SENATE President Win Gatchalian urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to shorten the turnaround time for switching electricity suppliers, saying this is crucial to ensuring more consumers benefit from the expanded retail electricity market.
· The Manila Times
Cheong Wa Dae rebuts US report accusing Seoul of targeting Coupang
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
For allies and adversaries alike, America at 250 is a solid global citizen gone rogue
America has long stood for freedom and prosperity, but under Trump insults, threats and unpredictability have become the new norm. As the US marks its 250th anniversary, Guardian correspondents around the world report on how it is perceived elsewhere
$500m for Trump, access for Pakistan: How a crypto-diplomatic bet paid off
Islamabad, Pakistan – When US President Donald Trump’s financial earnings in 2025 were released this week, one figure stood out. His family’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLF), brought him more than $500m from token sales alone last year, part of a broader crypto windfall worth hundreds of millions of do…
· Abid Hussain
Nationals play the Pirates in first of 3-game series
Pittsburgh Pirates (44-44, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (45-43, fourth in the NL East)
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Oman walks a diplomatic tightrope over Strait of Hormuz fees, creating a ‘blind spot’ for markets
Oman's reputation for neutrality has earned it the nickname the "Switzerland of the Middle East."
· Sam Meredith
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara next week, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with US President Donald Trump over Iran and Greenland and show they are stepping up to defend the continent as Washington cuts back on its commitments to the alliance.
· REUTERS
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Spanish police warn of lost pet scam, burglar in Valencia arrested after calling phone he left at crime scene, Trump tells Spain it's 'not good Nato member' and more news on Friday July 3rd.
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Firebrand conservative Teena McQueen farewelled by Pauline Hanson, Alan Jones
In public, Tina McQueen was the firebrand conservative who toured a beauty pageant with Donald Trump, joked about sexual harassment, and rejoiced in the defeat of her more progressive colleagues in the Liberal Party.
· Eryk Bagshaw
In the Public Square: Flood control or impeachment trial?
Critics of the new Senate majority accuse them of downplaying the flood control scandals and slowing down the investigations. The start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte adds more bite to their criticism: the trial will supposedly distract the public from the issue of flood control corruption.
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Lee heads to NATO summit with eye on world’s largest defense market
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· Ji Da-gyum
CNBC Daily Open: Trump on 'nothing illegal,' family matters and foregoing the Presidential salary
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· Leonie Kidd
Sanders says billionaire-funded groups like Aipac threaten US democracy
US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised the influence of major political action committees and lobbying groups, warning that the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) and other “billionaire-funded super PACs” are preparing to spend heavily in Michigan’s Senate race.
· Middleeasteye
‘Ridiculous’ for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit
President says Washington’s relationship with Nato is ‘not reciprocal’ and ‘they were not there for us’ in Iran war
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US Air Force officer under investigation after calling for Trump's impeachment
The US Air Force said on Thursday it would investigate a uniformed officer who called for the impeachment of US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during a protest event on the steps of the Capitol.
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Sara Duterte ordered to appear before the Senate impeachment court
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OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake – report
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Asian shares rally after Dow hits a record
Trader Robert Charmak works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Republicans hope Trump spends big on his Senate picks
President Donald Trump greets supporters after arriving on a Freedom 250 train, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Medora, N.D. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Erdogan's ties to Trump helped get the US leader to NATO summit
President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next
A wave of left-wing candidates with sharply critical Israel stances have won their Democratic primary this year and are set to head to the US Congress. Who else of like mind could join them in the coming months?
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Secret Service missed 102 radio calls during 2024 Trump assassination attempt, watchdog finds
The US Secret Service did not receive 102 local radio transmissions about the gunman who attempted to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to a government watchdog report released on Thursday.
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Policía albanesa lanza gas lacrimógeno contra manifestantes en Tirana
Manifestantes intentan retirar una barricada mientras la policía la sostiene durante una manifestación contra el gobierno en Tirana, Albania, el jueves 2 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Hameraldi Agolli)
· Zana Cimili
Washington prepares for world-record fireworks, but will it end in a smoke show?
Trump administration’s massive 850,000-shell ‘Freedom250’ display promises an unforgettable spectacle — and a potential public health hazard
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Washington prepares for world-record fireworks, but will it end in a smoke show?
Trump administration’s massive 850,000-shell ‘Freedom250’ display promises an unforgettable spectacle — and a potential public health hazard
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‘I’m blaming JD’: Meet the ‘outsider’ in line for Trump’s job
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Secret Service member was Googling rooftop location of Trump’s would-be assassin when shots rang out in Butler, Pa.: DHS report
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Can NATO allies avoid a clash with Trump in Ankara?
Stories driving the day in Brussels and beyond.
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Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rules
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cannot detain people for more than 90 days under the Trump administration's mass detention policy without providing them a chance to be released on bond, a divided US appeals court ruled on Thursday.
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Republican’s ‘let them eat lobster’ comment leaves sour taste
Republican Representative Troy Nehls has been hammered for boasting about eating steaks and lobster tails on the Fourth of July, while his constituents struggle to make ends meet. Nehls added insult to injury by dismissing poor Americans as lazy.
· RT
NYT: Washington warned Tehran Israel was plotting to kill Araghchi, Ghalibaf
The Trump administration feared Israel could assassinate Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who were involved in ceasefire negotiations in April, The New York Times has reported.
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FBI Mole Wore Wire Inside Newsom's Inner Circle: Lawyer
A mole working for the Biden FBI was secretly recording Gavin Newsom's inner circle before the agency expanded its corruption probe into the California governor and his wife, according to a bombshell report by the NY Post.
· Tyler Durden
Austin, Iriafen lead Mystics to 81-76 win over Dream
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shakira Austin had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 14 points and 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double this season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 81-76 on Thursday night.
Greece must stop granting blank checks to Trump, says opposition chief Tsipras
ATHENS — Greece needs to cool its cozy relationship with MAGA, opposition leader and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told POLITICO in an interview.
· Nektaria Stamouli
A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
Louisiana’s attorney general was indicted Thursday over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city.
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Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a renovation project he launched has been riddled with problems.
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Democratic governors oppose USPS plan tied to Trump's election order
Ballots are inspected the day after California’s primary election at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in City of Industry, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
· Jesse Bedayn