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July 4 fireworks on National Mall expected to cause hazardous pollution, Park Service warns: report

Internal National Park Service documents seen by The Washington Post suggest visitors should “avoid prolonged exposure” in unhealthy areas

The Independent UK

OpenAI mulling giving US gov't a 5% stake in the company, days after Washington delayed GPT-5.6 — Altman reportedly wants every leading U.S. AI lab paying into an Alaska-style public fund

Altman is understood to have raised the idea with President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump’s attention drifts to 250th even after House floor meltdown

All aboard the Trump train. President Donald Trump on Wednesday emerged from a rail coach painted specially for America’s 250th birthday bash, with both arms spread, as the awaiting crowd in Medora, N.D., cheered his arrival. Moments later, as a pack of Theodore Roosevelt-era “Rough Rider” enactors on horseback escorted…

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Sean Astin on being a leader during a time of upheaval

Jason Dick talks with film legend Sean Astin, the president of SAG-AFTRA, about his deep connections to Washington, D.C., public service, the issues he is advocating on Capitol Hill and meeting the moment at a pivotal time in human history. Show Notes:

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No One Can Control the Future

Certainly not Bernie Sanders on AI.

Reason

Trump's America250 Celebrations to Close Reagan National Airport for Nearly 15 Hours (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include statements from Delta, United and Southwest Airlines.)

Benzinga

Capitol Lens | Back and Fourth

With this year’s Fourth of July celebrations also being a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, we present photos from Roll Call’s archives of Independence Day observances from Washington and beyond.

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Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay wary

Iran is struggling to sell its growing oil stockpile at sea as a US deadline looms, potentially costing Tehran vital revenue and weakening its negotiating position. Weak demand from China, its primary buyer, and lingering sanctions concerns are major hurdles. While some oil has been discharged in China, India remains…

The Economic Times

Mythos and the fight over America's most powerful AI

After a US government greenlight, global access to Anthropic's powerful AI model Fable 5 -- along with restricted access to the even more powerful Mythos 5 -- has been restored, following a standoff that strained ties between Washington and Silicon Valley. - Just three days after Fable 5 launched, the…

The Economic Times

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of Khamenei’s funeral

Iran on Thursday warned the US and Israel against any attack against the country as it prepares for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed ‌in an Israeli strikes on the first day ⁠of the war. Funeral commemorations begin ‌on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on…

France 24

Trump Vows 'Really Long Speech' Even if the Thermometer Hits 107 Degrees for America's 250 Celebration: Here's How to Watch It

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he will press ahead with a lengthy Fourth of July address at the America 250 celebration in Washington despite forecasts calling for extreme heat.

Benzinga

Trump administration signs pact for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem as Israel hails 'unbreakable alliance'

The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, a move that Israel said reflected the "unbreakable alliance" between the countries. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the agreement to build Washington's permanent embassy in Jerusalem underscored the "unbreakable alliance" between the two…

The Economic Times

Roberts-Led Majority Preserves Birthright Citizenship, Splinters on Why

SCOTUS struck down Trump's order ending birthright citizenship 6-3, though the ruling split further than the vote count suggests.

Latin Times

Mitch McConnell Found Unconscious After Earlier 'Excellent Care' Hospital Assurance

Senator Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at his Washington, DC home, weeks after his office said he was receiving 'excellent care' following hospitalisation without disclosing his condition.

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The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell found unconscious after ‘heart attack’ last month: reports

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican received CPR and was rushed to the hospital following the June 14 health incident at his Washington home

Bangkok Post

Oppressive heat broils US during World Cup, July Fourth

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Blistering temperatures and humidity gripped swaths of the United States on Wednesday, with the worst yet to come for the densely populated East Coast as the nation co-hosts the World Cup and prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.

The Independent UK

Trump drops unintentionally risque ‘threesome’ quip about himself, his sons and nation’s top military honor

President traveled to North Dakota for tour of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library Wednesday where he gave the remarks

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Sam I am

Sean Astin, left, president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and Jason Dick, CQ Roll Call editor in chief, are pictured in CQ Roll Call’s newsroom in Washington on Wednesday for the Political Theater podcast. Astin talked about his work and advocacy as the head…

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When Washington politicians can’t go home again

ANALYSIS — While Republicans and Democrats battle for control of Washington this year, Washington has become a scarlet letter for members of both parties vying to be their state’s next governor. Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet was just the latest member of Congress to fail in a gubernatorial attempt when he…

The Times of India

From terror to tokens: Some of Trump’s $ 1.4b crypto jackpot comes via Pak pipeline

A 927-page disclosure filed with the US Office of Government Ethics shows Trump earned at least $2 billion in revenue during 2025, including an estimated $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures controlled by trusts benefiting him. The extraordinary windfall has triggered fresh debate in Washington over conflicts of interest while simultaneously…

Latin Times

Anger at Venezuela's Interim Government Over Earthquake Response Spills Into Trump's White House

Public anger over Venezuela's response to last week's catastrophic twin earthquakes is growing into a political crisis for the country's U.S.-backed interim government, putting new pressure on President Donald Trump's administration as Washington tries to manage relief efforts without deepening resentment on the ground.

Latin Times

Cuba Issues New Warning as U.S. Tensions Escalate: 'We Will Respond With Full Force'

The country's Foreign Minister also confirmed that diplomatic contacts between Havana and Washington continue but said they "show no progress"

International Business Times UK

'I Don't Want It:' Netanyahu Vows To Phase Out US Aid, Claiming The Nation Can Easily Finance Its Own Military Actions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to end US military aid, describing it as 'welfare' Israel no longer needs, amid tensions with Washington over Iran policy.

The Economic Times

Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz: Report

Iran is determined to gain international recognition for its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to levy fees on ships. Despite an interim deal with the U.S. allowing free passage for 60 days, Tehran insists on permanent control and will not negotiate other disputes until this is…

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham is about to have a crash course in hardcore geopolitics

The likely next prime minister would rather be in Warrington than Washington, but foreign policy will dominate his agenda more than he thinks, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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