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Washington and His Men Knew How To Party

America was founded by drinkers, distillers, and maltmen whose consumption would be labeled problematic by today's public health authorities.

Reason

How the US has celebrated its independence over the years

The plans for the 250th anniversary of the American revolution, which kicks off in earnest on July 4, have drawn media scrutiny in the US. One issue has been the subject of recurrent discussion: the role of President Donald Trump.

The Conversation

Friday briefing: The US at 250: who gets to tell the story?

In today’s newsletter: As official celebrations spotlight a narrow cast of white heroes, communities across the US are reclaiming the histories that Freedom 250 leaves out

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The US is turning 250 – and Trump is making it all about him

It’s almost the Fourth of July and Donald Trump is making the most of the 250th anniversary of American independence. He has all but declared himself Patriot-in-Chief.

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'From Vanity to Insanity': Report Alleges Donald Trump's 'Shadow Corporation' Hijacked US 250th Birthday

A Democratic congressional report accuses Donald Trump's 250th birthday operation of turning a national celebration into a vehicle for fundraising, ideology and access.

International Business Times UK

As the United States turns 250 there is bitter rivalry over who gets to tell the country’s story

The 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence has become yet another flashpoint in a politically divided America. There are even two different government organisations overseeing the celebrations.

The Conversation

Canada’s little-known role in helping to spur American independence in 1776

Strange as it is to say, the U.S. Declaration of Independence has deep roots in Canada.

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Terence Gower: Enemies and Rascals review – so was US freedom born bad?

Drawing a line from the battle of Quebec to Trump v Carney, the Canadian artist’s takedown of rapacious US thuggery is strangely lacking drama

The Guardian - UK

Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says

House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes

The Guardian - US

States at heart of the Revolution plan 250th events sans Trump

Donald Trump may have taken over events in Washington around the nation’s 250th birthday, but the president is far removed from most activities in the states that have been part of America from the beginning — the 13 original colonies stretching from New Hampshire to Georgia. Among the thousands of…

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Embarrassing Footage Captures Trump's State Fair Turns Into Ghost Town As Just Seven People Turnout With One Asleep

Footage of sparse attendance at Trump's Great American State Fair has gone viral, contradicting claims of large crowds and sparking widespread social media mockery.

International Business Times UK

Two Cheers for Chief Justice Roberts on the Unitary Executive

Trump v. Slaughter is a big win; Trump v. Cook is embarrassing given the posture of the case as explained in the dissents.

Reason

Doug Burgum bungles American history on live TV and forgets who was leading the nation in 1776

Interior secretary gets the presidencies of George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt all wrong during interview to promote administration’s 250th anniversary celebrations

The Independent UK

How the White House Rose Garden and its plantings have changed over the past century

President Donald Trump's two makeovers of the White House Rose Garden — including replacing the lawn with a patio — have drawn new attention to the iconic American space in recent years

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The Independent UK

Shocking new evidence reveals true brutality of American War of Independence

The American War of Independence was particularly atrocity-prone because it had a unique combination of features

The Conversation

Washington DC’s physical appearance has long been a battleground for competing national ideals and presidential visions

Debates over what visitors will see and experience in the nation’s capital city have taken center stage as Americans prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump hijacked America’s 250 and turned it into a ‘theatre of the absurd’

Trump, laying siege to freedoms and truth itself, is twisting America’s milestone birthday into a joyless occasion

The Economic Times

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

America's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celebrate due to President Trump, others, such as Dan Marrazzo, see it as a moment to honor a thriving nation. The official commemoration, led by Trump's initiatives, faces criticism for politicization,…

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Fortune

Wendy Schmidt: Three centuries of science is something to celebrate

George Washington Died Not Knowing Dinosaurs Existed. Three Centuries Later, Science Has Never Needed More Defense.

The Independent UK

Trump posts bizarre painting of himself with George Washington and a robot

President Donald Trump’s latest social media offering comes as U.S. looks ahead to Independence Day celebrations on the 250th anniversary of its founding

The Independent UK

AI-generated George Washington run by conservative PragerU is featured on Trump’s ‘Freedom Truck’ as it tours US

Mobile museums from controversial right-wing group feature AI-generated depictions of American historical figures

The Conversation

In 2 landmark decisions, the Supreme Court expands gun rights for concealed carry holders and casual drug users

Two Supreme Court rulings in June 2026 reinforced the trend toward broad gun rights under the Second Amendment, overriding attempts to limit concealed carry and to punish the ownership of guns by drug users.

The Economic Times

Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

Washington D.C. is undergoing a dramatic transformation under President Trump's influence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Visitors will find an increased National Guard presence, the repurposing of federal agencies like USAID, and the prominent display of Trump's image on government buildings. Iconic landmarks like the Reflecting Pool have been…

The Economic Times

Trump to mark US 250th anniversary at Mount Rushmore

President Donald Trump is set to headline a July 3rd fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore, marking a significant event for America's 250th anniversary. The South Dakota memorial will host military tributes and a speech by the President, continuing his tradition of grand, patriotic spectacles. This appearance holds particular significance for…

The Guardian - US

Only Donald Trump could make America’s special 250th birthday all about him

The milestone called for the epic vision of a JFK or the soaring oratory of a Barack Obama. Instead it got a Trump rally

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