Jun 07 Lawsuit aims to block UFC fight on White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday By Melissa Goldin, Associated Press A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Continue reading
Jun 03 Trump compares White House UFC cage to Eiffel Tower, says 'maybe we'll never ever take it down' By Associated Press “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. Continue reading
May 28 Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Artists disputed Wednesday's announcement. A Freedom 250 spokesperson did not immediately respond Thursday to a request for comment. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 5:53 Jon Meacham and Amna Nawaz examine the state of our democracy on 'Settle In' By Layla Quran 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,… Continue watching
May 20 Watch 5:29 Sophia Nelson on 'Redefining Freedom' and living up to America's founding principles By Ali Rogin, Kyle Midura 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,"… Continue watching
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 6:45 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… Continue watching
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… Continue watching