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Trump Renews War With Smithsonian on Independence Day

President Trump escalated his criticism of the Smithsonian museums on July 4, marking the latest chapter in an ongoing dispute that has intensified since his return to the White House in 2025.The p...

Sarah Mitchell July 6, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Claims FIFA Chief Backed His View on Controversial Call

Donald Trump says he recently spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and that the conversation centered on a soccer call Trump believed was wrongly decided, with the sports leader apparently ag...

Sarah Mitchell July 6, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Pivots to NATO After Nation's 250-Year Bash

Donald Trump is turning his attention to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization following a week of nationwide celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary, signaling a shift from domestic page...

Sarah Mitchell July 6, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump's FIFA Push Gets U.S. Player Off the Bench

Donald Trump intervened with FIFA to overturn a World Cup suspension, clearing the way for a U.S. player to compete after receiving a red card during tournament play. The reversal marks a watershed...

Sarah Mitchell July 6, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Democrats Hungry for Outsiders, Nervous About November

The Democratic Party is undergoing a quiet philosophical shift as it prepares for the midterm elections, with rank-and-file voters and strategists increasingly drawn to candidates who position them...

Sarah Mitchell July 6, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Hill Interns Go Viral, Capitol Culture Exposed Through TikTok Lens

A wave of congressional interns is using social media to give the world an unfiltered peek behind Capitol Hill's marble columns, posting everything from outfit breakdowns to candid takes on office ...

Sarah Mitchell July 6, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Big Tobacco Bets Billions on Nicotine Pouches as Zyn Craze Explodes

Nicotine pouch manufacturers are racing to expand production capacity as demand for products like Zyn surges across the U.S. market. Companies are constructing new facilities and ramping up operati...

Sarah Mitchell July 6, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Hijacks 250th Birthday as Personal Campaign Stage

Donald Trump transformed America's semiquincentennial celebration into a showcase for his political brand, inserting himself and his policy agenda into the nation's milestone birthday in ways that ...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump delivers fiery anti-communism message at July 4 celebration

Donald Trump used America's 250th birthday celebration to deliver a forceful condemnation of communism, centering his Independence Day remarks on the ideological threat he views as fundamental to t...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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McMorrow Drops Out of Michigan Senate Race

Mallory McMorrow, a state senator from Michigan, has suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, ending what proved to be a struggling bid in a crowded Democratic primary. McMorrow had positioned h...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Interior Chief Stands by Reflecting Pool Contractor as Paint Damage Spreads

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum doubled down Sunday on the government's decision to retain Atlantic Industrial Coatings for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, despite mounting question...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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McMorrow exits Michigan Senate race, leaving stark ideological divide

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Sunday, collapsing a three-way battle into a direct clash between the party's establishment wing and its ...

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Navy Halts Hunt for Sailor Lost in Arabian Sea Crash

The Navy has ended its search for a crew member who went missing following a helicopter crash in the Arabian Sea, the military confirmed. The incident marked another deadly loss in the ongoing conf...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Bill Archer, Texas Powerbroker on Tax Policy, Dies at 98

Bill Archer, the Texas congressman who dominated federal tax legislation for three decades and shaped some of the nation's most consequential fiscal policy as chairman of the House Ways and Means C...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Ken Burns: Founders Would View Today's Congress with 'Abject Disappointment'

Historian and filmmaker Ken Burns has delivered a blunt assessment of the current state of the U.S. Congress, suggesting that the nation's founders would regard its modern operation with deep disma...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Tehran Floods With Mourners as Iran's Supreme Leader Laid to Rest

Massive crowds descended on the Iranian capital this week to pay respects to the nation's late Supreme Leader, transforming Tehran's streets into a sea of grieving citizens and state officials. The...

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Trump Orders Federal Pullback on Discrimination Cases

Federal agencies are stepping back from pursuing discrimination cases in response to directives from President Trump, marking a significant shift in how the government enforces civil rights protect...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Smithsonian Museums Offer Refuge on Independence Day as Political Storm Swirls

The Smithsonian Institution opened its doors to thousands of visitors on July 4, drawing crowds seeking shelter from the heat while the nation marked its 250th birthday. For many, the museums becam...

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Trump tells agencies to drop discrimination cases

The Trump administration is systematically withdrawing from active discrimination investigations and legal disputes across federal agencies, marking a dramatic reversal in how the government approa...

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Trump Administration Guts Decades of Gun Rules

The Trump administration has begun dismantling a broad swath of federal firearm regulations, restoring gun policy to levels that existed before President Joe Biden's tenure, according to statements...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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D.C. Lights Up for America 250 Celebration Despite Weather Chaos

Washington's Salute to America 250 delivered a sweeping fireworks spectacle over the National Mall, capping the nation's bicentennial weekend celebration with pyrotechnics that lit the sky for near...

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Trump Uses Independence Day Pulpit to Blast Critics, Tout American Greatness

Donald Trump seized the nation's 250th birthday celebration as a platform to rail against his political opponents while praising American achievements, delivering a speech that blended historical r...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Blends Military Tribute With Political Fire at Nation's 250th Celebration

Donald Trump used America's 250th anniversary celebration to honor military service members while simultaneously advancing his political priorities, delivering remarks that mixed patriotic themes w...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump Uses July 4 Stage to Rail Against Communism

Donald Trump seized the spotlight at a major Independence Day celebration to deliver sharp warnings about communist ideology in America, using the nation's 250th birthday as a platform for his poli...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Pushes SAVE America Act at July Fourth Centennial Celebration

Donald Trump used his prominent platform at the National Mall's Salute to America 250 commemoration to promote the SAVE America Act, weaving legislative messaging into remarks delivered during the ...

Sarah Mitchell July 5, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Ambassador's July 4 Bash Comes as Bridge Dispute Simmers

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra hosted a Fourth of July celebration even as tensions mount over cross-border infrastructure funding, following his public assertions that Canada shortchanged...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Storm Warning Clears National Mall Hours Before Trump Address

Thousands of supporters camping out on the National Mall faced an abrupt evacuation order Saturday as severe weather threatened the nation's capital, forcing organizers to clear the grounds just as...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Brooklyn Bridge Erupts in Flames During Holiday Fireworks Show

A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during a fireworks display, prompting a swift response from emergency crews who contained the blaze within minutes. The incident occurred as pyrotechnics lit...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump defies storms as Fourth of July spectacle crumbles into chaos

President Donald Trump vowed the show would continue even as lightning forced thousands to flee Washington's National Mall on Saturday, transforming what was meant to be the nation's largest Fourth...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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California Town's Fireworks Ban Becomes Dog Haven on July 4th

Cambria, a coastal California community, has emerged as an unlikely refuge for pet owners dreading Independence Day explosions. The town's strict fireworks prohibition has transformed it into a des...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Storm Forces Thousands Off National Mall, Crowds Seek Shelter During July 4th Festivities

Severe weather forced organizers to evacuate thousands of spectators from the National Mall during Fourth of July celebrations in Washington, D.C., sending crowds scrambling for shelter as dangerou...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Alaska's Wildest Fourth of July Tradition Draws Competitive Crowds

For runners in Seward, Alaska, Independence Day means one thing: charging up and down a mountain at breakneck speed. The Mount Marathon Race has become a centerpiece of the town's Fourth of July ce...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Faces Fresh Democratic Fire on America's Birthday

Two rising Democratic stars used the nation's 250th anniversary to train their sights squarely on President Trump, painting his record as fundamentally at odds with founding American principles. Ca...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Paul Pelosi hit-and-run charges after Napa crash

Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, faces hit-and-run charges following a collision with a parked vehicle in Yountville, California on Friday, according to the Napa County Sh...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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West braces for dark July Fourth as wildfire threat shuts down fireworks

Communities across the western United States are scaling back Independence Day celebrations this year as active wildfires force officials to cancel or postpone fireworks displays that have anchored...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Four Presidents Unite for America's 250th: Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden Deliver Rare Bipartisan Message

Four former presidents broke partisan lines to deliver a unified message to Americans celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden came toge...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Beatty Claims Victory in Kennedy Center Showdown with White House

Representative Joyce Beatty has emerged victorious from a legal challenge to presidential changes at the Kennedy Center, framing the outcome as a vindication of institutional independence and democ...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Brutal heat forces Philadelphia to shelve Washington commemoration

Philadelphia abandoned some of its most recognizable traditions this week as dangerous temperatures swept across the region, forcing organizers to cancel marquee events including the city's major p...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Nearly A Million Retail Traders Burned On Trump Coin Bet

A cryptocurrency analytics firm has documented the financial wreckage from the Trump memecoin craze, revealing that roughly a million retail investors collectively lost $3.8 billion on the asset.Th...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Coast Guard's Tall Ship Carries Founding Treasure on Birthday Voyage

The USCGC Eagle, flagship of America's tall ship procession celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary, is sailing with an extraordinary piece of history tucked safely aboard: an original 1776 prin...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Alito's Conservative Victories Mount as Retirement Talk Fades

Justice Samuel Alito has emerged as the Supreme Court's most prolific architect of conservative wins this term, delivering sweeping decisions on voting rights, immigration, and Second Amendment pro...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Takes Stage at Mt. Rushmore for July 4 Message

Donald Trump delivered remarks at Mt. Rushmore as the nation prepared for Independence Day celebrations, marking his latest high-profile appearance ahead of the holiday weekend.The former president...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Vance Boards Navy Warship for July 4 Naval Spectacle

Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the USS Kearsarge as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations this July 4, joining an unprecedented gathering of tall ships and military vessels in N...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Extreme heat forces delay of D.C.'s 250th birthday bash

Oppressive temperatures exceeding 100 degrees forced organizers of Washington's 250th anniversary celebration to scale back Friday's festivities, shuttering the Great American State Fair until even...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Fighter Jet over France offers a jolt on America's origins

Strapped into a Rafale fighter jet screaming across French airspace, the G-forces hit hard enough to send blood rushing away from the brain. It's the kind of moment that strips away everything exce...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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What America Picks When Asked to Define Itself in Film

When asked which movies best capture the American spirit, readers delivered a surprisingly eclectic answer. The list was dominated by two unlikely bedfellows: a dystopian comedy about societal coll...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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AI voting guides emerge as shortcut for undecided voters

Voters increasingly are turning to artificial intelligence tools to help decide how to cast their ballots, seeking a workaround for the time and effort it takes to stay properly informed. The appea...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Memecoin Leaves 1 Million Small Investors in the Red

Nearly a million retail investors have collectively lost $3.8 billion on the Trump memecoin, according to analysis from a cryptocurrency tracking firm. The breakdown reveals a stark divide: while a...

Sarah Mitchell July 4, 2026 0 comments 5 min read