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US Mint Produces $1 Coin With Trump Face for America's 250th
The US Mint is producing a $1 coin featuring President Trump's face for America's 250th birthday, sparking praise and legal controversy.
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PoliticsNational Security
Minnesota Pulls National Guard From D.C. Amid Backlash
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pulls National Guard troops early from Washington as backlash grows against Democratic governors who sent troops to the capital.
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National CelebrationPolitics
America at 250: Celebrations, Storms, National Reflection
The US marked its 250th Independence Day with naturalizations, a Brooklyn Bridge fire, severe storms, and messages from Trump and Pope Leo.
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PoliticsNational Events
America at 250: Trump, Fireworks and a Declaration Discovery
President Trump delivers charged speeches as America marks 250 years amid heat waves, a rare Declaration discovery, and Freedom 250 controversy.
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NationalPublic Safety
Police Deploy Drones, Curfews for Teen Takeovers on July 4
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, police nationwide deploy drones and preemptive arrests to prevent violent teen takeovers during July 4 events.
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NationalPolicy
Newborns to Get Freedom 250 Social Security Cards, SSA Says
Babies born from July 2 through Dec. 31, 2026, will receive limited-edition Freedom 250 Social Security cards marking America's 250th anniversary.
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Politics
Americans Proud but Worry About Nation's Direction, Poll
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals 65% of Americans are proud, but 83% believe the nation has drifted from its founding principles ahead of the 250th.
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PoliticsUS News
America at 250: Trump, Storms, and Security Define July 4th
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore amid storms, DC is fenced in by renovations, and a DEI controversy rocks San Diego.
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National Celebration & CulturePolitics
America at 250: Commemorative Cards and a Nation Divided
Newborns get special Freedom 250 Social Security cards as a new poll reveals American pride mixed with deep anxiety about the nation's direction.
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Politics & CultureNew York
Hillary Clinton Makes Surprise Carnegie Hall Debut
Hillary Clinton surprised audiences at Carnegie Hall, narrating Copland's Lincoln Portrait with the Arcadia Symphony in a debut orchestral performance.
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Domestic AffairsPolitics
Bill White Hosts Grand 250th America Celebration in Brussels
US Ambassador Bill White threw a $5M party in Brussels' Jubelpark for America's 250th anniversary, with Trump video, top Belgian officials, and protests.
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PoliticsMilitary
Democrats Send National Guard to D.C. for First Since Trump
Four Democratic-led states send National Guard troops to D.C., marking a reversal as legal experts question whether troops will join Trump's task force.
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Holidays & Celebrations
Record-Breaking Fireworks Set for America's 250th Birthday
Washington, D.C. plans a record-breaking July 4th fireworks display with 850,000+ pyrotechnic effects for America's 250th birthday celebration.
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CultureSociety
Friend Officiants and Reenactors: America Rewrites Script
67% of US couples now marry with a friend officiating, while George Washington reenactors enjoy a banner year ahead of America's 250th.
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PoliticsMilitary
Democrats Send National Guard to DC for First Since Trump
Democratic governors from four states sent National Guard troops to DC for America 250 celebrations, raising questions about mission control.
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BusinessFood
McDonald's Brings Back Fried Apple Pie for America's 250th
McDonald's brings back its iconic fried apple pie nationwide starting June 23 to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the first return since 1992.
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Culture & EventsPolitics
Great American State Fair: A Primer on America's 250th
The Great American State Fair brings all 50 states to the National Mall for America's 250th, but political disputes and state opt-outs cast a shadow.
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CultureAccessibility
Museum Makes History Touchable for Blind Visitors
National Constitution Center launches tactile tours of Signers' Hall for blind and low-vision visitors, making America's 250th anniversary accessible.
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PoliticsUnited States
Most Americans See Freedoms Under Threat, Core to Identity
AP-NORC poll: Most Americans see civil liberties like voting and free speech under threat, yet view them as core to the nation's identity.
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FoodCulture
McDonald's Brings Back Fried Apple Pie for America's 250th
McDonald's revives its classic fried apple pie after 34 years as part of America's 250th birthday celebration, with a 35-foot monument on Route 66.
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Politics
Fewer Americans See Their Country as Exceptional, Poll Finds
A new AP-NORC poll reveals declining belief in American exceptionalism ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, with deep generational and partisan divides.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Trump Replaces Freedom 250 Artists with Greenwood, Macchio
Trump cancels Freedom 250 concerts after artists drop out, replacing them with a rally featuring Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio.
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PoliticsEvents
Trump Takes Center Stage for America's 250th and World Cup
President Trump positions himself as the central figure in America's 250th anniversary and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, breaking with historical norms.
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Politics
Trump Admin Transforms DC Protest Plaza with War Statues
Trump admin installs 13 Revolutionary War statues at DC's Freedom Plaza, transforming a former protest site into a patriotic exhibit for America's 250th.
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PoliticsCulture
Trump to Headline State Fair for America's 250th Anniversary
President Trump will headline the Great American State Fair after multiple artists withdrew, turning the 250th anniversary into a political flashpoint.
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PoliticsCulture
Trump Proposes MAGA Rally After Freedom 250 Artists Drop Out
President Trump proposes replacing the Freedom 250 concert with a MAGA rally after multiple artists dropped out, citing the event's political ties.
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SportsPolitics
UFC Octagon Rises on White House Lawn for 250th Anniversary
A UFC fighting cage rises on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary and Trump's 80th birthday.
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