Trump’s 250th Independence Anniversary Speech Marked by Lightning Delay and Controversy
Donald Trump delivered a contentious address on the United States’ 250th anniversary amid a chaotic weather-induced evacuation and exaggerated crowd claims.
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Donald Trump delivered a contentious address on the United States’ 250th anniversary amid a chaotic weather-induced evacuation and exaggerated crowd claims.
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A federal court ruled against a tenured professor seeking to reinstate diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and programs at Miami University, affirming the institution’s authority to determine its educational content.
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Among those pardoned are nine people convicted of violating the Clean Air Act and a former business partner of lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 4, 2026, 7:02 AM
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From the gold rush to civil rights and the moon landing to 9/11, iconic images reveal how the United States has mythologized itself through photography since 1839.
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Funeral ceremonies begin for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose assassination in February sparked regional conflict and widespread mourning and dissent within Iran.
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UN News | Jul 3, 2026, 7:24 PM
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Fox News Latest | Jul 2, 2026, 9:39 PM
politics
Maj. Jason P. Watson was arrested for crowding and obstructing after speaking on Capitol steps without a lawmaker present.
The Hill | Jul 2, 2026, 6:51 PM
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Despite the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship, the Biden administration plans to intensify efforts against birth tourism, while activists emphasize the ruling's importance for voter rights.
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Reason | Jul 2, 2026, 5:36 PM
us
Despite the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship, the Biden administration plans to intensify efforts against birth tourism amid calls for legislative changes.
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investigations
A new ACLU investigation finds ongoing police misconduct in cities where the Trump Justice Department ended reform oversight, contradicting the DOJ’s previous stance.
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to use recently enacted legislation to label dozens of groups, including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa, as terrorist organizations, pending approval by the Florida Cabinet.
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investigations
For the first time, the U.S. Supreme Court decided more cases through expedited, unsigned votes than in open court, raising concerns about transparency and judicial accountability.
ProPublica | Jul 2, 2026, 6:44 AM
politics
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CBS Politics | Jul 2, 2026, 6:36 AM
global-institutions
Drone strikes and siege conditions in El Obeid, Sudan, threaten half a million civilians, while the UN Human Rights Council prepares an urgent debate on the crisis. Meanwhile, a UN-backed programme aims to mitigate climate-related displacement globally.
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