Jun 29 1,200 extra Chicago cops to be deployed over July 4 weekend By Don Babwin, Associated Press Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown says he'll put 1,200 extra cops on the street during the July 4 weekend in the hopes of stemming the surge in violence that typically comes with the holiday weekend. Continue reading
Jul 06 AP fact check: Trump on vets, economy and history By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Associated Press President Donald Trump roused a political tempest when he decided to plant himself squarely in Independence Day observances with a speech from the Lincoln Memorial. His words from that platform, though, were strikingly measured, except for some befuddlement over American… Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 7:33 Trump faces criticism for July 4 display of military strength This Fourth of July, Vice President Mike Pence welcomed newly naturalized U.S. citizens in the nation’s capital. In Iowa, the holiday meant special campaign events for 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. Meanwhile, crowds gathered in Washington for President Trump’s “Salute to… Continue watching
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