White House unveils new images of US ‘patriot passports’ for America’s 250th

The spirit of ’76 lives on as Pennsylvania rallies for America’s birthday

SMITHFIELD, Pennsylvania — Two days ago, Beth Ann Bossio woke up to the news that Pennsylvania would not have a booth at the Great American State Fair, the Fourth of July celebration underway on the National Mall in Washington. The decision was made by Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA), who told the New Republic he would […]

UK's likely next prime minister snubs Trump's America 250 party citing 'scheduling clash'

Andy Burnham, the United Kingdom's likely prime minister-in-waiting, turned down an invite from President Donald Trump for the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, Politico reported on Monday.A spokesperson for Burnham told Politico that he won't attend the U.S. embassy's "Great American Jubilee" at U.S. Ambassador Warren Stephens’ official residence in Regent’s Park on Tuesday due to a "scheduling clash." The swanky celebration is expected to draw dignitaries, military brass and business leaders, and will feature a performance from country music superstar Tim McGraw."Invitations have been sent to every major party leader," according to Politico. "Previous attendees include former Prime Minister Liz Truss, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and outgoing U.K. PM Keir Starmer, who attended in 2023 before he entered office."Last week, Trump sneered at Burnham, calling him a former "mayor of a town" and "extremely liberal."Burnham was expected to be approved as the U.K.'s next prime minister on July 20, Politico reported.Burnham wasn't the only person to turn down Trump. Pop star Katy Perry declined to perform at America250 celebrations in Brussels over the weekend.

Trump Says US-Iran Talks Will Resume on Tuesday — Tehran Hasn’t Confirmed

Attacks between the two sides appeared to resume over the weekend, a clear violation of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Messaging America Into Its Third Century

GOP doubles down on SAVE America Act after Supreme Court allows mail ballots to be counted late

Congressional Republicans are redoubling their support for the SAVE America Act, a bill that has left Washington in gridlock for months, after the Supreme Court ruled states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. The 5-4 decision in Watson v. Republican National Committee rejected a GOP-led push to end laws that permitted mailed […]

Princeton Historian Deconstructs the “Storybook” Version of US History

As the US commemorates its 250th anniversary, Eddie Glaude discusses the injustice baked into the US’s very founding.

Thomas Massie triggers House Democrats’ circular firing squad over Israel aid

Tensions boiled over among House Democrats Sunday after Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie’s proposed an amendment to nix $3 billion in military aid to Israel. During a […]

Trump says SAVE America Act more important than ever following SCOTUS ruling on mail-in ballots

President Trump on Monday slammed the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, arguing it is now even more important for Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots sent by Election Day to be…