The Latest Breaking News from America

Trump’s cultural coup is doomed to fail

Artists are protesting Trump's Kennedy Center takeover — and creating art in defiance of his repression

Salon · Jan 1

Trump Fans Turn On White House Over 'Israel First' Foreign Policy Boasts, 'Wasting' Power In 2025

Trump supporters are turning against the White House's 2025 foreign policy focus, with critics claiming the administration has abandoned 'America First' in favor of international engagement and perceived pro-Israel bias, jeopardising the political unity that won the election.

International Business Times UK · Jan 1

Trump rants about rumors of fraud in Democrat-run states during Mar-a-Lago NYE speech to supporters: ‘It’s a giant scam’

The administration’s claims of fraud have dovetailed with the president’s frequent habit of disparaging Somali-Americans

The Independent UK · Jan 1

Nick Shirley’s mom goes on TV to defend son from criticism over his reporting from Minnesota

Brooke Shirley goes after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for failing to tackle alleged embezzlement and declares: ‘Our lawmakers in America have just let our country burn’

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

The nation's 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America’s 250th birthday celebration into the country’s single biggest year for volunteering

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

London-Forged Liberty Bell Replica Rings After 25 Years to Mark America's 250th

A 2,000-pound Liberty Bell replica from London's Whitechapel Bell Foundry will ring twice on New Year's Eve in Philadelphia for America's 250th.

International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025

Times Square Ball to Drop Twice on New Year's Eve to Mark America's 250th Anniversary

Times Square Constellation Ball will drop twice on New Year's Eve, with a second patriotic drop at 12:04 a.m. featuring red, white, and blue confetti.

International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025

Life after LeBron James: who will inherit the NBA’s future?

As the millennial superstars near the end, an international generation reshapes the league. The question is whether an American can still carry the crown

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2025

“They stole our name, which means Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were listening to our records. But the main reason people know us is Gary Moore, and that doesn’t bother me at all”: The tale of the original Irish Skid Row

Bassist Brush Shiels looks back on his lifelong friendship with Moore, why he won’t sue the American hair metal band, and how Peter Green was responsible for their first album sounding so bad

Guitar World · Dec 31, 2025

Fallout Season 2 Episode 3 recap: 'All that remains of America is its overwhelming failure'

Every faction's worst enemy is itself.

PC Gamer · Dec 31, 2025