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When hate crashed US birthday party

On America's 250th birthday, around 400 white nationalists from Patriot Front marched through Washington in matching attire. The group, known for its white ethnonationalist views, staged a choreographed demonstration. While many citizens expressed disgust, the administration's response was muted, with the Interior Secretary citing free speech. President Trump, who spoke…

The Times of India · Jul 5

'Country Roads' stars as unofficial US anthem at World Cup

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - At this World Cup, the host US team's stirring unofficial anthem is...a 1971 folk song?

Bangkok Post · Jul 5

Masked White Nationalists Carry Confederate Flags, Chant 'Reclaim America' During July 4 March in DC

Patriot Front, a white nationalist group, marched through Washington, DC, ahead of Independence Day, chanting 'Reclaim America.'

International Business Times UK · Jul 5

Trump again blasts 'communists', hails US as history's 'crowning achievement' on 250th anniversary

US President Donald Trump on Saturday hailed America as the "crowning achievement of human history" in a Fourth of July speech celebrating 250 years of US independence in Washington. Trump claimed that under his presidency, the United States was "prouder than ever before", even as he used the event to…

France 24 · Jul 5

Anthony Scaramucci Calls Washington Corruption 'Ridiculous,' Says Trump Defenders Are 'Part of a Cult'

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci criticized Washington corruption and accused supporters of President Donald Trump of excusing unethical behavior, calling the political climate "ridiculous" and deeply damaging to public trust.

Benzinga · Jul 5

On America's big birthday, mixed emotions over legacy and future

Americans marked 250 years of independence with a mix of pride and concern. Thousands gathered on the National Mall, facing extreme heat and security measures, while expressing patriotism. However, some voiced unease about the nation's direction, feeling true freedom remains elusive for many.

The Economic Times · Jul 5

Trump says July Fourth speech is still on after severe weather empties National Mall

Severe weather forced an evacuation of Washington's National Mall on Saturday, disrupting President Trump's planned July Fourth address. Despite the downpour, Trump vowed to proceed with his speech later that evening, followed by fireworks. Organizers assured attendees that programming updates would be provided as gates were set to reopen. Across…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America's 250th birthday

A group of 150 people from 50 countries has become U.S. citizens at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate

The Independent UK · Jul 4

The AI Reason Millions of East Coast Electricity Bills Are About to Spike

A heat wave pushed America's biggest grid to the brink this week — but AI data centers, not your thermostat, are driving the real bill hikes.

Latin Times · Jul 4

Heat Dome Pushes Grid to the Brink as 838,000 Households Lose Power on the Fourth

A record heat dome strained the U.S. grid over July 4th weekend, cutting power to hundreds of thousands as D.C. broke an 1872 heat record.

Latin Times · Jul 4