President Trump marked the nation's 250th birthday with a late Saturday night speech that blended the championing of American achievements with partisan rhetoric. Trump's address lasted about 30 minutes — not as long as he promised days before extreme heat and weather impacted the Fourth of July celebrations in Washington on Saturday. As the president...
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Tue 15:00 - Euronews
Versailles unveils gallery for 250th anniversary of US independence
Wed 14:14 - France 24
How US independence is being celebrated across the pond
Fri 11:47 - Middle East Eye
America's 'independence' celebrates 250 years of jingoism and genocide
Sat 13:28 - Washington Examiner
America 250: The great landmarks of America’s fight for independence
Sun 07:00 - Le Figaro
Will the Spice Girls return for the 30th anniversary of Wannabe, their intergenerational hit?
Mon 05:51 - Euronews
Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show
Mon 09:23 - Euronews
US marks 250th anniversary in Brussels with messages of transatlantic solidarity
Tue 13:00 - Washington Examiner
Time for America to declare independence from Europe again
Wed 12:30 - The Bulletin (BE)
American community – and friends – gather for small-scale convivial celebration in Brussels on 4 July
Thu 07:00 - Euronews
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence, how do Europeans see Trump and the US?
Thu 20:15 - France 24
Star-spangled blowup? Divided United States commemorates 250th anniversary
Thu 22:07 - Washington Examiner
Brendan Boyle brings Congress back to ‘where it all began’ in Philadelphia to mark 250 years of American independence
Fri 07:08 - France 24
250 years of US independence: Why France supported American Revolutionaries
Fri 08:34 - France 24
US history gets a presidential makeover for its 250th birthday
Fri 11:56 - The Hill
America at 250: Why 1776 still matters: Join Friday's Whole Hog
Fri 12:00 - Fox News
BRET BAIER: This July Fourth, let’s find awe in the places that tell America’s story
Fri 13:39 - Washington Examiner
Here’s what America’s allies are doing to celebrate our 250th birthday
Fri 15:03 - France 24
USA at 250: 'Zohran Mamdani 'represents the new emerging wing of the Democratic Party'
Fri 15:50 - The Hill
Mamdani addresses America's 250th: 'Patriotism is every act of righteous dissent'
Fri 16:53 - France 24
Pope calls for 'moderation' in US public discourse on 250th anniversary of independence
Fri 16:55 - Washington Post
As Trump commands 250th stage, Democrats offer their vision of patriotism
Fri 18:13 - DW All
Pope Leo defends US immigrant history at 250th anniversary
Fri 18:13 - DW Top
Pope Leo defends US immigrant history at 250th anniversary
Fri 23:30 - PBS Newshour
America's global legacy at 250
Sat 02:42 - The Hill
Nearly half of Americans don’t know what America 250 is celebrating: Poll
Sat 02:49 - Washington Examiner
Pope Leo XIV calls on US to recommit to unity while accepting Liberty Medal
Sat 04:15 - TVN24 (PL)
Donald Trump's speech on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of US independence
Sat 06:00 - France 24
Trump hails American exceptionalism before railing at communism at 250th celebration
Sat 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Our republic at 250: The challenge to keep it
Sat 12:00 - Washington Examiner
We should remember the radical ideas our Founders embraced — and return to them
Sat 13:00 - The Hill
America 250 celebrations expose a significant Republican gender gap
Sat 14:41 - Euronews
World leaders and royals celebrate the US's 250th birthday
Sat 16:40 - The Hill
USPS unveils Declaration of Independence stamps for America 250
Sat 19:43 - Al Jazeera English
A politically charged holiday: The US celebrates its 250th anniversary
Sat 22:52 - The Hill
Trump, Bessent preview new currency bearing his signature
Sun 11:13 - France 24
US celebrates 250 years of independence amid polarising political landscape
Sun 12:30 - The Hill
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