American patriotism and the US-Israel relationship

In the summer of 1776, with the ink barely dry on the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress gave its founders a challenging assignment: design a seal for the nation they had just summoned into being.  Benjamin Franklin imagined Moses standing at the Red Sea, his hand raised as the waters swallowed Pharaoh’s army. Thomas […]

Live updates: US celebrates 250 years despite heat dome; Trump set for ‘long’ speech

An excessive heat dome is threatening Fourth of July festivities in the nation’s capital and beyond — forcing cancellations, delays and other changes to holiday schedules as millions of Americans head outdoors to celebrate the U.S.’s 250th birthday. Washington, D.C., canceled its annual parade late Friday and pushed back the opening of the “Great American…

After 250 Years, Are America's Best Days Still Ahead?

We should heed Alexis de Tocqueville's warning: "A man's admiration for absolute government is proportionate to the contempt he feels for those around him."

Trump Seeks to Put Himself Center Stage for US Independence Day

President Donald Trump will headline US Independence Day celebrations on Saturday with a speech and a show that seek to place him at the center of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Taxpayer-Funded 250th Anniversary Group Pushes AI Slop to Whitewash US History

In a slop video shared by Freedom 250, an AI-generated John Adams spews the catchphrases of a 21st-century right-winger.

Born on the Fourth of July: mixed feelings for people who share a birthday with the US’s 250th anniversary

Guardian readers on celebrating on Independence Day every year – and especially this yearThis Fourth of July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its independence from Britain, a milestone that the Donald Trump administration is commemorating with a series of events and celebrations across the National Mall.The anniversary arrives against a backdrop of civil rights rollbacks, immigration crackdowns and strained international relations. For some Americans, however, the date carries an added layer of significance: it is also their birthday. Continue reading...

America 250: Robert Davi Sings American Songbook, Knocks Pop Music That Doesn't 'Lift or Inspire'

Wednesday, on “The Alex Marlow Show,” actor, singer, and filmmaker Robert Davi talked about music. Davi said, “At this 250th anniversary, there’s wonderful artists, but nothing that touches the American Songbook.” The Alex Marlow Show, hosted by Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex The post America 250: Robert Davi Sings American Songbook, Knocks Pop Music That Doesn’t ‘Lift or Inspire’ appeared first on Breitbart.

America 250: Try As It Might, the Left Still Can’t Kill America’s Love for Rugged Individualism