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Al Jazeera English • July 5, 2026 02:54

Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th celebrations

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Fireworks light up New York City to mark 250 years of US independence

Fireworks lit up the New York City skyline as America marked its 250th anniversary.

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Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event

Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event.

BBC Headlines

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04:38

US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

DW All

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03:42

US 250th Independence Day: Trump takes center stage

The US is celebrating its 250th birthday with a fireworks display and military flyovers in the capital. President Donald Trump delivers a late-night address after thunderstorms prompted an evacuation order. …

16:42

US 250th Independence Day: Merz, Modi extend congratulations

The US is celebrating 250 years of independence with a massive fireworks display and military flyovers in the capital. Leaders from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India's PM Narendra Modi …

DW Top

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03:42

US 250th Independence Day: Trump takes center stage

The US is celebrating its 250th birthday with a fireworks display and military flyovers in the capital. President Donald Trump delivers a late-night address after thunderstorms prompted an evacuation order. …

16:42

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The US is celebrating 250 years of independence with a massive fireworks display and military flyovers in the capital. Leaders from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India's PM Narendra Modi …

Fox News

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The Revolutionary landmarks where Washington, Adams and Jefferson changed America

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King Charles, Pope Leo XIV are among dozens of world leaders sending messages to Trump on America's 250th Independence Day. From Jerusalem to the UAE and Japan congratulations were sent.

15:11

Matthew McConaughey fires up Americans with patriotic speech for Independence Day 250th celebration

Matthew McConaughey posted a pro-America video on X hyping up the 4th of July and wishing the country a happy 250th birthday celebration week.

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Lee Greenwood says he's 'very proud' to stand next to Trump during America's 250th celebration

Lee Greenwood says he's "very proud" to stand with Donald Trump this Fourth of July and perform at the country's 250th anniversary celebration.

France 24

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08:38

Trump marks US 250th celebration with speech and Mount Rushmore flyover

US President Donald Trump called on Americans to protect the freedoms the nation's founders envisioned 250 years ago against what he has portrayed as the "communist" threat posed by progressive …

15:23

REPLAY: Mamdani gives speech as US marks 250th birthday

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech on Friday to mark America’s 250th birthday, just hours before Donald Trump is set to deliver an address at Mount Rushmore to …

NPR

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21:47

House Democrats accuse Trump of 'hijacking' America's 250th birthday for his own gain

A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.

23:34

Michigan governor threatens to pull troops from D.C. if used for Trump task force

Michigan Gov. Whitmer is one of four Democrats who sent their states' National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. ahead of America 250 celebrations in recent weeks, amid President Trump's ongoing …

The Hill

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President Trump slipped a familiar grievance into his remarks at Mount Rushmore on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday, complaining about not having won a Nobel Prize. The aside …

18:15

Former presidents reflect on America at 250: ‘Constant work in progress’

Former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton on Saturday marked the U.S.’s 250th birthday with messages reflecting on both U.S. history and the future of …

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Security at this year’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will look different from previous years to accommodate a speech from President Trump marking the …

14:46

World leaders toast America on its 250th birthday

A host of leaders from around the globe took to social media on Saturday to extend congratulations to America on its 250th anniversary milestone. European Commission President Ursula von der …

03:47

Trump at Mount Rushmore warns of Communist ‘enemy’ in ‘optimistic’ speech celebrating America's birthday

President Trump on Friday issued a “fierce rebuke” of communism as part of his Independence Day kickoff speech, injecting partisan rancor into remarks commemorating America’s 250th birthday with Mount Rushmore …

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What to know about DC's July Fourth fireworks

A record-setting fireworks show will close out America’s 250th birthday bash on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Saturday evening. The celebration — which is set to feature more than …

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Watch live: Hegseth hosts DC ceremony alongside National Guard to mark America 250

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will host a ceremony Thursday morning alongside National Guard troops as part of the America 250 celebrations. The event will highlight the Trump administration's D.C. Safe …

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Mamdani to give speech marking America 250 on Friday

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is expected to give a speech marking America's 250th birthday on Friday flanked by recently naturalized citizens, according to a new report. Sources …

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Watch: Vance honors military, touts America 250 in Virginia Beach

Vice President Vance is delivered remarks Wednesday from Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va. The event was part of the Trump administration's events commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary …

Washington Examiner

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From sea to shining sea, Americans are celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, parades, concerts, and patriotic displays as communities across the country mark a quarter millennium since …

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Library of Congress celebrates America 250 with massive birthday cake

The Library of Congress celebrated the Fourth of July with a cake worthy of America’s 250th birthday. The National Birthday Cake Tribute was unveiled at the Library of Congress’s Madison …

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America 250 around the world

As the United States marks its 250th birthday, governments, world leaders, and American diplomatic missions around the globe joined in celebrating the milestone with congratulatory messages, illuminated landmarks, and tributes …

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WATCH LIVE: Mamdani speaks on New York’s role in America’s founding ahead of Fourth of July

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Whitmer warns Trump Michigan National Guard troops in DC solely for America 250

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) threatened on Monday to withdraw National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C., for the semiquincentennial if the Trump administration characterizes them as part of another “Safe …