Day: July 4, 2026

Crowds suffered through hours of heat only to be evacuated from the National Mall due to storms. Despite that, many are toughing it out for the big celebration.

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President Trump began his remarks celebrating America’s 250th anniversary shortly after 11:15pm ET on Saturday after stormy weather forced organizers to evacuate the National Mall.

“For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light, and the glory among all of the nations of the world,” he said. “All over the world, they try to be like us. Nobody can be like us. And with God’s help, we will always be this, or even better.”

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Fire crews extinguished a fire on New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Saturday after dueling firework shows malfunctioned over the Hudson and East Rivers. The firework display was set off to celebrate the United States 250th Independence Day anniversary. (AP Video shot by: Aron Ranen/ AP production by Diego Medrano)

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Thousands gather in Tehran to mourn former Supreme Leader, calling to avenge his death.

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