An appeals court decided on Friday that the administration under President Donald Trump is permitted to reinstall interpretive panels at President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia. Critics have argued these panels tend to obscure the history of slavery. Located where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, these panels are in a...
This week, David Brooks from The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart from MS NOW joined Amna Nawaz for an insightful discussion on politics. The conversation focused on recent Supreme Court decisions and significant primary upsets. The dialogue is part of the build-up to the United States’ 250th anniversary. Listeners can access the full segment for a...
Patriotism is showcased across the United States with grand displays of American spirit. Big flags, enormous barbecues, and God-and-country themed items like dioramas, beer cozies, or even pet costumes are common sights. Fighter jets streak through the skies, leaving trails of red, white, and blue smoke. Marching bands entertain the crowd. Annually, July 4th transforms...
On the eve of the Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary, Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City delivered a speech offering a unique perspective on patriotism. Seated behind an iconic desk once used by George Washington, Mamdani addressed assembled immigrants on matters of national identity. Mamdani criticized historical facets of the United States,...
President Donald Trump delivered a patriotic address at Mount Rushmore, marking the eve of America’s 250th anniversary. He proclaimed the United States as the “most exceptional nation ever to exist” and vowed it would “never be a Communist country.” Speaking beneath the towering granite figures of four American presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and...
On Friday, President Donald Trump granted pardons to 11 individuals, including a former associate of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified as having bypassed vehicle emissions control systems. The White House shared these details, aligning the pardons with Trump’s tendency to offer clemency to allies and figures seen as politically connected. This action...
On the eve of July 4, 2026, President Trump addressed the nation from Mount Rushmore. His speech, delivered four months before the upcoming midterm elections, praised the country’s founders while harshly criticizing his political rivals. He branded his opponents as “godless” and “evil” communists, setting the tone for the elections. Trump emphasized the importance of...
In Washington, a federal building, naval battleships, and an airport in Palm Beach bear Donald Trump’s name. No honor compares to a likeness on Mount Rushmore. Trump’s supporters understand this honor isn’t feasible for him. Trump visited Mount Rushmore before the nation’s 250th Independence anniversary. He spoke under the images of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,...
A federal judge has pressed the Trump administration to firmly commit that it will not proceed with renovations on a historic Washington, D.C., golf course until court matters are resolved. The urgency stemmed from President Trump’s social media statements suggesting renovations at East Potomac Golf Links would commence on September 1. U.S. District Judge Ana...
Over time, sunlight and abuse have impacted the document encased in bulletproof glass. It seems the Trump administration has not prioritized it much, as noted by a former archivist. Once central to celebrations, the Declaration of Independence now draws less attention. In 1876, during the United States’ centennial, the Declaration was the star, showcased at...