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Watch live: Donald Trump to give major speech as America celebrates 250th anniversary
President Trump will deliver a major address on the National Mall Saturday evening as the United States marks its 250th anniversary, with the celebration also featuring military flyovers, a Great American State Fair, and a large-scale fireworks display. Record heat poses a logistical challenge to the day's packed schedule of events. The semiquincentennial marks a rare milestone in American history, making the occasion one of the most significant national celebrations in generations.
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In Mount Rushmore speech, Trump veers from U.S. exceptionalism to warnings about communism
Trump used the Fourth of July backdrop of Mount Rushmore to deliver a sharply partisan address, departing from the nonpartisan tradition presidents have historically observed on Independence Day. Rather than celebrating national unity, he framed the moment as a battle against what he called a rising threat of communism and cultural destruction. The speech signals how Trump intends to run his reelection campaign — on cultural conflict rather than consensus.
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Live updates: Johnson warns of more ‘Mamdani’s’ after Trump invokes threat of ‘communism’ in July 4 speech
Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral victory has rattled Republicans, with Speaker Mike Johnson warning the democratic socialist's win signals a broader leftward shift in urban politics. Trump used his July 4th address — a 30-minute speech at the nation's 250th anniversary celebration — to invoke the specter of communism as a rallying cry against the Democratic Party's progressive wing. The exchange underscores how a local election result has quickly become a national flashpoint heading into the midterm cycle.
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Trump, Bessent preview new currency bearing his signature
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a redesigned $100 bill featuring both his and President Trump's signatures, set to enter circulation in celebration of America's 250th birthday. The new currency marks a visible symbol of the administration's imprint on U.S. monetary tradition. Its release ties into broader commemorations of the nation's semiquincentennial milestone.
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Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run incident in California, leaving a parked vehicle with significant damage. Authorities confirmed the collision on Saturday, though further details surrounding the incident remain under investigation. The episode marks another high-profile brush with trouble for the prominent political figure.
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