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The city of Philadelphia is getting ready for the events planned to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary even as extreme heat forces some changes in plans. Inside the Pennsylvania Convention ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump praised America's military strength and national identity while warning against what he described as the threat of communism during his Independence Day ...

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People across the United States marked the country’s 250th birthday even as extreme heat and storms disrupted some events. President Trump delivered a weather-delayed speech in the capital ahead of a ...

From SoCal beach parades to sweltering East Coast crowds, see how Americans balanced patriotism, World Cup fever and political division on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of ...

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States at City Hall on Friday in New York. (The New York Times via AP, Pool) Ahead of Independence Day, the ...

New York City was a sea of red, white and blue this Independence Day, as the United States celebrated its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. See how New Yorkers enjoyed the holiday, and how they were ...

President Donald Trump talks to reporters after meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, left, at the White House, Nov. 21, 2025. (Evan Vucci/AP) Ahead of Independence Day, the two ...