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Hollywood Stars Counter Trump's 250th with 'On Tyranny' Reading
A celebrity-packed video reading of Timothy Snyder's 'On Tyranny' served as pointed counterprogramming to Trump's July F
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Four Former Presidents Reflect on America's 250th: An Unfinished Democratic Experiment
Four former presidents offered reflections on America's 250th birthday, emphasizing democracy as a constant work in prog
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Tocqueville's 'Liberty of Action' Still Drives Civic Life in a Polarized Era
Nearly 200 years after Alexis de Tocqueville observed Americans' unique drive to solve problems together, his concept of
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Supreme Court's Cross-Partisan Voting Patterns Undermine Claims of Partisanship
Despite public perception, Supreme Court decisions often feature unanimous or cross-partisan votes, with justices from d
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USPS Issues Declaration of Independence Stamp for Semiquincentennial
The USPS released a new Declaration of Independence stamp for the nation's 250th anniversary, featuring a minimalist des
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Left's Disenchantment with July 4th Raises Question of New Celebration Day
With polls showing declining enthusiasm for July 4th, especially among young Americans, a former White House official qu
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July Fourth Security Tightens on National Mall for Trump's 250th Address
For the first time, the National Mall's July 4th celebration is a National Special Security Event, with 19 miles of fenc
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Trump Launches $1,000 Baby Investment Accounts Amid 250th Anniversary Push
The Trump administration launched 'Trump Accounts' on July 4, offering $1,000 seed investments for newborns, targeting w
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250 Years In, America's Broken Institutions Fuel National Despair
America's 250th anniversary finds record numbers disillusioned by broken political and legal systems, declining faith, a
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Shapiro Blasts Supreme Court for Enabling Trump's $2 Billion Windfall
Gov. Josh Shapiro accused the Supreme Court of enabling President Trump's massive profits, calling its 2024 immunity rul
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America's 250th: A Nation Divided Over Its Founding Ideals
The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence reveals a nation deeply split over its founding principles, wit
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Trump Accounts for Kids Go Live July 4: 5 Key Details
Trump accounts for children, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, begin accepting contributions on July 4. Over
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Republican Women Less Enthusiastic About America's 250th, Poll Shows
A Bowling Green State University poll finds Republican women far less engaged with the semiquincentennial than Republica
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July 4th Airspace Closure Grounds DCA Flights for America's 250th
Reagan Washington National Airport will close to airline traffic from noon July 4 to midnight July 5 for America's 250th
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Heat Dome Forces D.C. to Scrap July 4 Parade as Trump Promises Lengthy Mall Speech
A severe heat dome has forced Washington, D.C., to cancel its July 4 parade and push back festivities, while President T
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Muslim Americans: Patriotic, Divided, and Reshaping Their Political Identity
A new survey shows Muslim Americans are overwhelmingly patriotic but divided on foreign loyalties and political alignmen
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Heat Forces D.C. to Scrap July 4 Parade; Trump Vows Long Mall Speech
Washington, D.C., canceled its July 4 parade Friday night as temperatures are forecast to hit 102°F. President Trump sti
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Kean's Depression Disclosure Sparks Debate on Politicians' Health Privacy
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed his depression diagnosis after a 100-day absence, sparking debate on how much politicians sh