Jul 04 Watch 4:35 Why Trump’s Fourth of July event is complicated for the U.S. military President Trump has been yearning for a large-scale military display since he took office. With this year’s Fourth of July celebration, which includes tanks, fighter jets and the Blue Angels, he gets his wish -- but not without criticism. The… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 3:14 In July 4 speech, Trump explains why he thinks America is great President Trump took the stage at his “Salute to America” event this evening. Although there was some apprehension over his speech would be political, his remarks primarily focused on American history and why he thinks the U.S. is as strong… Continue watching
Jul 04 How past presidents celebrated the Fourth of July By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press In modern times, presidents have tended to stand back and let the people party. Continue reading
Jul 04 How U.S. cities are celebrating Independence Day By Associated Press The national holiday to mark America's birth as a country will be filled with parades, concerts, naturalization ceremonies and of course, fireworks. Continue reading
Jul 04 Fourth of July comes with Trump’s promise of the ‘show of a lifetime’ By Darlene Superville, Kevin Freking, Associated Press It's been nearly seven decades since a president spoke on the National Mall on Independence Day. Continue reading
Jul 03 5 ways to avoid food poisoning during your summer barbecue By Laura Santhanam Steer clear of gastrointestinal fireworks during your summer festivities with these tips. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: 2019 Capitol Fourth celebrates with musical guests, fireworks By Gretchen Frazee The Capitol Fourth celebration will be streamed live Thursday, July 4, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Continue reading
Jul 03 Critics say Trump’s ‘Salute to America’ is politicizing July 4 By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Critics of Trump's plans to hold a large-scale event for Fourth of July say he is politicizing the national holiday. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Trump speaks at ‘Salute to America’ for Fourth of July By Yasmeen Alamiri The Fourth of July festivities on Thursday will center on an evening address by President Donald Trump, who has said that the event is meant to pay homage to the U.S. military… Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump promises tanks and ‘biggest ever fireworks’ on July 4 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House and administration officials have tried to calm concerns about the president's plans by stressing that he plans to deliver a patriotic speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Continue reading