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Construction continues on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House in Washington

Nation Jun 07

Lawsuit aims to block UFC fight on White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday

By Melissa Goldin, Associated Press

Politics Jun 03

Construction continues on a temporary arena for a UFC fight event at the White House in Washington
Trump compares White House UFC cage to Eiffel Tower, says 'maybe we'll never ever take it down'

“You know, we’re building something in front of the White House that’s quite attractive to a lot of people,” Trump said in a video posted on Tuesday.

By Associated Press

Politics May 28

FORMER "MILLI VANILLI" MEMBER FABRICE MORVAN MAKES LIVE PERFORMANCE DEBUT.
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows

Artists disputed Wednesday's announcement. A Freedom 250 spokesperson did not immediately respond Thursday to a request for comment.

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Arts May 26

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Jon Meacham and Amna Nawaz examine the state of our democracy on 'Settle In'

Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian and bestselling author Jon Meacham joined Amna Nawaz on our podcast "Settle In.” They talked about his latest book, "American Struggle," which looks back at historical texts to tell us more about who we are today,…

By Layla Quran

Arts May 20

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Sophia Nelson on 'Redefining Freedom' and living up to America's founding principles

When asked what sort of government the United States had, Benjamin Franklin famously said, "A republic, if you can keep it." Like many, columnist Sophia Nelson has been wondering how well we have kept it. Her new book, "Redefining Freedom,"…

By Ali Rogin, Kyle Midura

Apr 29

Watch 9:24
The local communities hoping America's 250th birthday will help bridge divides

By Judy Woodruff, Sam Weber

This summer, many of the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday will be grand in scope. But in communities across the country, smaller celebrations are also taking place, hoping to use some of the year’s patriotic energy to engage neighbors and…

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Apr 27

WATCH: Trumps greet King Charles and Queen Camilla for White House visit

By Darlene Superville, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived in the United States on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight.

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Mar 02

WATCH: 'Freedom Plane' carrying key American founding documents sets off on national tour

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

Some of the United States' most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey Monday as part of the country's 250th anniversary commemoration.

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Feb 24

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Norah O'Donnell spotlights overlooked women who shaped U.S. history in 'We the Women'

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

America’s 250-year history features prominent men who built and shaped the nation. But less is known about the women whose contributions were just as important. In “We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America,” Norah O’Donnell writes about 35…

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Jul 26

Watch 5:30
USPS navigates financial challenges as it celebrates 250 years of service

By Lisa Desjardins, Satvi Sunkara, Claire Mufson, Maea Lenei Buhre

One of the oldest institutions in our young country, the U.S. Postal Service turned 250 on Saturday. The agency is deeply intertwined with the nation’s history and has been critical to its growth, but with annual net losses nearing $10…

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