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. DW has more.
US 250th Independence Day: Trump takes center stage
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Tue 13:48 - Washington Examiner
Whitmer warns Trump Michigan National Guard troops in DC solely for America 250
Wed 14:46 - The Hill
Watch: Vance honors military, touts America 250 in Virginia Beach
Thu 02:40 - The Hill
Mamdani to give speech marking America 250 on Friday
Thu 12:44 - The Hill
Watch live: Hegseth hosts DC ceremony alongside National Guard to mark America 250
Thu 21:47 - NPR
House Democrats accuse Trump of 'hijacking' America's 250th birthday for his own gain
Fri 12:00 - Fox News
Lee Greenwood says he's 'very proud' to stand next to Trump during America's 250th celebration
Fri 13:00 - Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: Mamdani speaks on New York’s role in America’s founding ahead of Fourth of July
Fri 15:11 - Fox News
Matthew McConaughey fires up Americans with patriotic speech for Independence Day 250th celebration
Fri 15:23 - France 24
REPLAY: Mamdani gives speech as US marks 250th birthday
Fri 22:53 - The Hill
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Sat 03:47 - The Hill
Trump at Mount Rushmore warns of Communist ‘enemy’ in ‘optimistic’ speech celebrating America's birthday
Sat 04:54 - Al Jazeera English
Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event
Sat 08:38 - France 24
Trump marks US 250th celebration with speech and Mount Rushmore flyover
Sat 14:46 - The Hill
World leaders toast America on its 250th birthday
Sat 15:42 - The Hill
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Sat 16:15 - Fox News
World leaders, dignitaries pay tribute to America on historic 250th birthday
Sat 16:42 - DW All
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Sat 16:42 - DW Top
US 250th Independence Day: Merz, Modi extend congratulations
Sat 18:15 - The Hill
Former presidents reflect on America at 250: ‘Constant work in progress’
Sat 19:10 - The Hill
Trump sneaks in Nobel Prize jab while touting America's achievements
Sat 19:28 - Washington Examiner
America 250 around the world
Sat 20:09 - Washington Examiner
Library of Congress celebrates America 250 with massive birthday cake
Sat 20:10 - Washington Examiner
US celebrates its 250th birthday: PHOTOS
Sat 21:20 - Fox News
The Revolutionary landmarks where Washington, Adams and Jefferson changed America
Sun 00:31 - Fox News
Trump set to deliver 'historic' speech celebrating America's 250th anniversary
Sun 02:54 - Al Jazeera English
Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th celebrations
Sun 02:55 - Al Jazeera English
Fireworks light up New York City to mark 250 years of US independence
Sun 03:42 - DW Top
US 250th Independence Day: Trump takes center stage
Sun 03:42 - DW All
US 250th Independence Day: Trump takes center stage
Sun 04:38 - BBC Headlines
US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather