Nation Jun 25 Watchdogs say Trump’s 2019 Independence Day gala cost $13 million By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press
Nation Jul 05 Watch 13:02 With July 4 celebration, did Trump politicize the military? President Trump’s July 4 “Salute to America” heaped praise on the U.S. Armed Forces but also generated concern about potentially politicizing the military. William Brangham talks to Mike Lyons of West Point’s Modern War Institute and Peter Feaver of the…
Nation 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…
Nation 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…
Nation 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…
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