Watergate led to new ethical guardrails. Trump is tearing them down.

Vice President Vance insists that, these days, Watergate would amount to little more than “a 12-hour news story." We draw different lessons.

Trump, in July 4 speech, says he 'wasn't treated that well' despite American right to equal justice

President Trump on Saturday said in his Fourth of July speech on the National Mall that he "wasn't treated that well" in a reference to his legal battles and felony conviction as it relates to the American right to equal justice under the law. The remarks came while the president talked about the Constitution, "the...

FOR INSIDERS | Supreme Court's 6-3 cases: When did justices split along ideological lines?

The Supreme Court split along its 6-3 ideological lines in nearly a quarter of the argued cases this term. The battles were big and small, from President Trump’s agenda to thorny disputes over the meaning of securities statutes. All but two came down in June, the final month of opinion season. Meanwhile, nearly half the cases...

On America’s 250th, Smithsonian Museums Offer Respite and Reflection

An institution under attack from the Trump administration provided relief from the weather on July 4 — and a chance to ponder what it means to be American.

Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations

Critics say the administration is weakening public safety. Proponents say regulations would be where they were before President Joseph R. Biden took office.

At Trump’s Direction, Federal Agencies Are Abandoning Discrimination Cases

President Trump has tried to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that date back decades. Federal agencies have heeded his call.

At Trump’s Direction, Federal Agencies Are Abandoning Discrimination Cases

President Trump has tried to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that date back decades. Federal agencies have heeded his call.

Trump celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in weather-delayed, sometimes partisan speech

President Trump capped off the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding with a late-night speech delayed by inclement weather that blended the championing of American achievements and resilience with deeply partisan rhetoric about the perceived ideological threats facing the country. “Tonight we come together for one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time,”...

In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes

A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.

Did AOC Just Hint at a 2028 Presidential Run?

Did AOC Just Hint at a 2028 Presidential Run? Instinct Magazine

Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech

Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Some refused.

Trump, Bessent preview new currency bearing his signature

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday showed off the new U.S. currency featuring President Trump’s signature, which is set to enter circulation soon in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. Bessent reposted an image shared on Trump’s Truth Social account of the $100 bill, which bears both of their signatures, writing that it was...

The Atlantic republishes JD Vance’s Trump op-ed from 2016

The Atlantic on Saturday republished Vice President Vance’s essay, originally published exactly 10 years ago on July 4, reviving some of the more biting comments Vance made about President Trump prior to becoming his second vice president. The original article ran days after Vance published his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” In an editor’s note, the magazine...

Watch live: Donald Trump to give major speech as America celebrates 250th anniversary

President Trump is expected to hold a "long" speech on the National Mall Saturday evening as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, even as record heat threatens to upend the festivities. Military flyovers, events at the Great American State Fair and a massive fireworks show are also scheduled throughout the day. First lady Melania Trump...

Sunday shows preview: After America 250, GOP shifts focus back to Trump's agenda

Millions of Americans turned out to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence this weekend, even as sweltering heat gripped much of the country and forced the nation’s capital to scale back its festivities. A heat dome engulfed more than two dozen states and Washington, D.C., sending temperatures soaring into the triple digits in several major...

Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th

Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.

Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th

Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th The New York Times

5 governor’s seats most likely to flip

Three dozen states are holding elections for governor in November, teeing up a test in several of the battleground states President Trump won in 2024. Swing states like Nevada, Georgia and Wisconsin are key bellwethers for the national mood around the White House, the economy and the political parties writ large. Two Midwestern states have also emerged as tests for the...

TV coverage of the Fourth of July will emphasize holiday festivities, not Trump’s speech

Trump pardons 11 people ahead of July 4, including Clean Air Act violators: What to know

President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people on Friday, including nine people who were convicted of violating a federal air pollution law, a White House official confirmed. It’s the latest acts of clemency granted by Trump in his second term, following a slate of pardons granted specifically to allies and high-profile figures Trump deemed were unfairly...

Trump sneaks in Nobel Prize jab while touting America's achievements

President Trump slipped a familiar grievance into his remarks at Mount Rushmore on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday, complaining about not having won a Nobel Prize. The aside came as Trump rattled off a list of inventions and advancements pioneered by Americans, while also touting the country’s dominance in music, sports and culture. ...

Celebrities counter Trump's America 250 rhetoric with ‘On Tyranny’ reading

A star-studded cast released a reading of Timothy Snyder’s popular anti-propagandist book “On Tyranny” as counterprogramming to the White House-led celebrations for America’s 250th on Saturday. The video, which was narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker, featured celebrities like Mark Ruffalo, Joan Baez, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Margaret Atwood, Leslie Odom Jr., Ted Danson and others. The stars...

Trump battles time in bid to boost weapons stockpiles

President Trump’s talk of boosting U.S. munitions stockpiles is facing the harsh reality of America’s production capacity. Even if Congress passes his enormous $1.5 trillion request for defense spending, which is looking less likely with each passing week, defense contractors are simply unable to rapidly refill caches that have been badly depleted during the wars...

What to know about July 4th security on National Mall

Security at this year’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will look different from previous years to accommodate a speech from President Trump marking the 250th anniversary. The iconic annual fireworks show in the nation’s capital was designated as a “National Special Security Event” for the first time ever this...