Trump to Address July 4 Crowd Before Record-Setting Fireworks Display
Thousands of patriots are expected to pack the National Mall to celebrate the country’s 250th Independence Day.
LIVE NOW: America 250: NTD Special Coverage
Tune in to NTD’s special coverage ‘America 250’ to watch ‘Salute to America Celebration and Fireworks,’ a Fourth of July event organized by Freedom 250.
Judge Halts Philadelphia From Enforcing Mask Ban on ICE Agents
The judge said that Philadelphia ‘attempted to sidestep the Constitution’s clear mandate’ with its mask ban.
Trump Says He Could Host Israel’s Netanyahu as Early as Next Week
In a July 4 interview, the U.S. president said he could meet with the Israeli prime minister after returning from a NATO summit in Turkey next week.
The Founding Fathers drew the best ideas from the ancient Roman Republic and Greek democracies.
The Founding Fathers drew from Western political philosophies to create a republic that would stand the test of time.
How Stories Will Quietly Rebuild the American Character | Matthew Mehan
Mehan is author of ‘The American Book of Fables,’ a collection of stories celebrating the virtues and enduring principles that have shaped the American story.
Tibetan Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside UN Headquarters in New York
Police are still investigating the incident.
US-Led Coalition Seizes 20,334 Pounds of Cocaine Shipments at Sea
Authorities said coordinated maritime surveillance continues disrupting trafficking corridors linking South America to North American markets.
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Appeals Court Allows National Park Service to Replace Slavery Exhibit in Philadelphia
The city of Philadelphia sued the National Park Service and the Interior Department earlier this year.
Why Many Elites Denigrate the Very Values That Made Them Successful | Rob Henderson
Henderson is the bestselling author of ‘Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class.’
On America’s 250th Birthday, the ‘Special Relationship’ With Britain Is Under Scrutiny
After Britain lost the war, London expected the American republic to collapse and sought to lock the Americans out of trade with the British Empire.
What Standard Cardiac Testing Fails to Capture
The four dimensions of heart health that matter most.
What Happened to the 56 Signatories of the Declaration of Independence
Before the war was over, five would be captured, 12 would lose their homes, and 17 would lose their fortunes. None renounced the cause of their own free will.
Original Influencers: The Mentors Who Shaped George Washington, Abigail Adams, and Thomas Jefferson
Teachers, family, and noble ideas shaped the convictions of America’s founding generation long before the internet gave rise to modern influencers.
‘God Is America’s King’: The Frontier Values of Laura Ingalls Wilder
A Fourth of July scene in “Little Town on the Prairie” reveals how Laura Ingalls Wilder understood freedom.
US Not Renewing US–Mexico–Canada Trade Pact
The framework for $2 trillion in annual trade is in limbo.

Judge Blocks USPS Ballot Rule Tied to Trump’s Election Integrity Order
The Trump administration said the rule would improve ballot tracking and verification, but the court found it conflicted with a USPS election-mail settlement.
Judge Blocks Virginia Law Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks
The law appears to violate the U.S. Constitution, the judge said.
Trump Pardons 6 Prosecuted for ‘Fixing Their Car’ Under Biden-Era Emissions Rules
The pardoned individuals allegedly disabled or tampered with vehicle emissions control systems.

‘USA 250’ Lights Up the Eiffel Tower as Paris Marks American Independence
Crowds gathered at the Trocadéro on July 3 as the Eiffel Tower lit a ‘USA 250’ message, opening a Parisian summer honoring the Franco-American bond.

Half-Time Score: Wall Street’s 2026 Winners and Losers
The rally has extended beyond the Magnificent Seven.

10-Man US Soccer Team Shows Poise, Fights Past Balogun Red Card to Advance
Joint-host country eases into round of 16 after striker sent off in second half against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Tie the Knot in Star-Studded New York Wedding
The two-day wedding celebration kicked off with a rehearsal dinner on Thursday, followed by the elaborate nuptials on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

Overnight Fasting Cut Crohn’s Symptoms by Half in New Trial
Meal timing may be more important than overall calorie reduction for reducing visceral fat in people with Crohn’s disease.

Meditation Changes Your Brain–Here’s How
The brain imaging studies reveal that meditation and prayer share overlapping neurophysiological mechanisms.
Lipedema: The Abnormal Fat Buildup Often Mistaken for Weight Gain–Here Are the Causes
It isn’t just stubborn fat, and regular diet and exercises may not be the most effective.
Serotonin-Boosting Chocolate Chia Pudding
Made with clean nut milk and naturally sweetened cacao, overnight chia pudding supports gut-brain health and steady energy.

Easy Way to Build a Beautiful Summer Flower Garden
Starting a flower garden from the ground up is fun and rewarding, and it can even be done at the height of summer.

Boredom and Cold Beauty: Why This Veteran Italian Designer Says Global Fashion Has Lost Its ‘Soul’
‘When a brand stops searching for its ’soul’ ... it slowly loses the heart that made it alive,' says the former designer for Prada and Benetton.

How to Visit Vienna
The Austrian capital blends Habsburg history with walkable neighborhoods and beautiful palaces.


























































































