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NC governor faces criticism for skipping Trump-backed America 250 event

Chuck Edwards accused Gov. Josh Stein of choosing partisanship over patriotism by boycotting the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.

OpenAI's Sam Altman wants to negotiate a 5% stake in company for US if competitors agree to key provision

Sam Altman reportedly met with Trump and Bernie Sanders about offering 5% of OpenAI to the public, but only if Anthropic and Meta do the same.

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."

Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in America 250 speech before visiting global migrant hotspot

Pope Leo XIV accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal virtually from the Vatican before departing for Lampedusa to urge Europe to accept more migrants.

Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?

President Donald Trump has reshaped the U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists

Paul Pelosi, 86, faces a hit-and-run charge after striking a parked car in Napa County: sheriff's office

Authorities ruled out DUI in the Paul Pelosi hit-and-run, but the sheriff's office is submitting a driver re-evaluation referral to the California DMV.

Trump set to deliver 'historic' speech celebrating America's 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump is set to deliver a historic speech on the National Mall featuring stories of American heroes before a massive fireworks display.

Before the Boston Tea Party, there were New Hampshire's Pine Tree Riots

Gov. Kelly Ayotte says the Pine Tree Riot in New Hampshire predated the Boston Tea Party and may have inspired the famous colonial protest.

America's 250th celebration in nation's capital boosted by iconic automaker's 2-week tribute to innovation

Ford's free Union Station exhibit features 10 historic vehicles from the Ford Heritage Vault, including a Model T and a 1934 pickup on loan from Jay Leno.

9/11 Museum CEO reflects on lasting impact of terror attacks as America marks 250th birthday

The 9/11 Memorial Museum marks America's 250th anniversary alongside the 25th anniversary of the attacks, highlighting recovery and resilience.

Expert who fled Cuba warns of ‘vicious cycle’ that will lead to ‘communists in double digits’ in Congress

Mike Gonzalez, who fled communist Cuba, warns a vicious cycle of socialist candidates winning could put communists in double digits in Congress.

Top highlights from Trump's late night July 4 address: 'No dream in history is bigger'

Trump delivered a 37-minute America 250 speech after a lightning delay, honoring gold star families and vowing to defeat communism forever.

Beer, BBQ and America: Lawmakers share their favorite traditions for the nation's birthday

From Hebrew National hot dogs and Miller Lites to calf fries on a Montana ranch, lawmakers share their favorite July 4th family traditions.

Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration

Reports suggest the federal probe into Gavin Newsom's orbit began during the Biden administration, complicating his claims of a Trump-directed attack.

Bill Clinton blasts Trump as Americans mark nation's 250th anniversary

Bill Clinton took an apparent swipe at Trump during an America250 celebration in Philadelphia, warning of threats to democracy and institutions.