Trump Takes Stock of Other Presidencies, Shedding Light on His Own
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:38:22 +0000 In his second term, the president has increasingly mused about his predecessors, comparing himself with some and distancing from the failures of others.: Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:38:41 +0000 Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.: America Unites for a Day of Grand 250th Celebrations
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:31:14 +0000 From large events in the biggest cities to small-town gatherings to backyard barbecues, a divided America is finding many ways to salute itself.: Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:31:32 +0000 The president has sent 260 F.B.I. analysts to Georgia, repeating his baseless claims of fraud in 2020. But critics say the intention is to undermine overall confidence in the electoral process.: Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:22:03 +0000 The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday.: Air Force Detains Officer Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment at Capitol
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:04:45 +0000 Maj. Jason Watson, who was in uniform, was arrested during a protest that followed a news conference on Wednesday.: Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:35:05 +0000 Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes.: Louisiana Supreme Court Pauses Case Against State Attorney General
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:02:08 +0000 Just hours after a New Orleans grand jury indicted Attorney General Liz Murrill on bullying charges, the court intervened, citing potential flaws in the process.: Pilot Was Bitten by Bat After Swarm Invaded Hotel Room, Lawsuit Says
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:04:37 +0000 A pilot, who was treated for possible rabies exposure, sued Marriott International, claiming his Denver hotel failed to offer him a new room after he woke up to a swarm of bats last year.: Trump to Speak at Mount Rushmore at 250th Anniversary Event
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:51:02 +0000 It’s not the first time the president has made a big speech at the monument.: Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Washington Expands Ahead of Holiday
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:11:32 +0000 Nearly 5,000 Guard troops are in the capital, double the number initially deployed. Many have passed the time washing off graffiti and picking up trash.: No Engine Problems in Skydiving Plane Crash That Killed 12, N.T.S.B. Says
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:11:48 +0000 A preliminary report said that the fuel was clean and that the plane, which had already made two flights that day, met weight and balance requirements.: At the L.A. Warehouse Fire, First It Was the Smoke. Now It’s the Smell.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:06 +0000 Rotting food — millions of pounds of it — remains in an L.A. cold-storage facility damaged in a fire. Residents say the cleanup hasn’t been fast enough.: A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State?
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:21:41 +0000 Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground. Some say she would hand the race to Republicans.: How Communities Across the U.S. Are Ringing in America’s 250th
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:13 +0000 Plans include an air show in Texas, 18,500 fireworks in Idaho and a frog-jumping contest in Missouri.: As Ukraine War Escalates, Witkoff and Kushner Are Focused on Iran
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:33:03 +0000 Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pivotal players at a moment when the posts of U.S. ambassador to Moscow and Kyiv are both vacant.: MAGA Base Stays Quiet After Trump Reports Billions in Personal Gains
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:37:29 +0000 A new mandatory disclosure revealed that the president has earned $2.2 billion during the first year back in the White House.: Louisiana Attorney General Charged With Bullying New Orleans Officials
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:41:10 +0000 Liz Murrill, a Republican, was indicted on charges of malfeasance and intimidation after sending warning letters to the city’s Democratic leaders over actions they took.: UPS Did Not Tell Inspectors to Check Failed Part in Louisville Crash
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:53:11 +0000 Inspectors were not instructed to check a bearing that Boeing, the plane’s manufacturer, had identified as faulty, but the shipping company says Boeing never required the enhanced checks.: Texas Governor Appoints Former Hard Right Critic to Key Post
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:55:39 +0000 Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a firebrand former opponent, Don Huffines, to be state comptroller, underscoring a G.O.P. push for unity ahead of the midterms.