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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 04.07.2025.
It displays 195 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.07.2025 ⇢ The Bill's Ceremony, Texas's Rising Waters
⌨US media primarily focused on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" throughout July 4th. Following its House passage, the morning saw Trump taking a victory lap, promoting the bill's tax cuts, while critics condemned its impact on national debt and social programs. As the day progressed, editorial attention shifted to the bill's political ramifications for the upcoming midterms, with debates over its specific provisions and fears of partisan backlash. The central event of the late afternoon and evening became the bill's formal signing during Fourth of July celebrations at the White House, marking a significant legislative achievement for the administration. Concurrently, a new, severe story emerged in the evening: flash flooding in Texas, rapidly escalating to multiple fatalities and missing summer campers, drawing significant and immediate media attention.
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One America News
The Trump administration has released a report revealing the salaries of White House staffers.
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The Daily Beast
The president was in good spirits after his Big, Beautiful Bill was passed in a nail-biting session.
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The president repeatedly said on the campaign trail that he would bring an end to the war in the first 24 hours of his second term.
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One America News
Federal immigration authorities detained Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. on Wednesday outside his residence in the Studio City area of Los Angeles.
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The New York Times
President Trump held a rally in Iowa after the House passed his marquee legislation, which will extend tax cuts and slash social safety net programs.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
Israeli airstrikes and shootings have killed 94 Palestinians in Gaza, including 45 who were attempting to get much-needed humanitarian aid.
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President Trump held a rally in Iowa after the House passed his marquee legislation, which will extend tax cuts and slash social safety net programs.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, about how Trump's massive tax and policy bill will figure into democratic messaging in the midterms.
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The Daily Beast
The president will instead send out letters hoping countries fall into line with his tariff demands.
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For the country's 250th anniversary, Trump said a UFC fight at the White House and he proposed a remedy for migrant farmworkers in an Iowa speech.
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The Epoch Times
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Los Angeles Times
The bill encompasses Trump’s domestic agenda, extending tax breaks to millions of American households and businesses that are projected to add trillions to the national debt.
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03:10⇢Trump's Bill Victory Lap
⌨US media remains heavily focused on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passing the House, now awaiting his signature. Trump is taking a victory lap, promoting the bill's tax cuts for households and businesses. Critics, including Democrats, decry it as a "hell bill" that benefits billionaires, expands national debt, and slashes social safety net programs, anticipating political leverage in upcoming elections.
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The Daily Beast
The president was feeling gleeful at Thursday’s Salute to America, which might explain the overshare.
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One America News
President Donald Trump made his first speech since the House passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” in Iowa, during a countdown to the United States' 250th birthday.
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The Daily Beast
The president has an idea of what to do with all that acreage.
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After nearly 20 hours straight of working the phones, the US president willed his sweeping domestic agenda over the finish line
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The House on Thursday passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving his "big, beautiful bill" by a vote of 218 to 214.
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The Daily Beast
The president claimed he has eliminated taxes on Social Security, but it’s not that simple.
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The Daily Beast
The president claimed he has eliminated taxes on Social Security, but it’s not that simple.
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The House and Senate passed the massive spending and tax bill that includes signature policies of President Trump's second-term agenda this week. Here's what's in it.
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Congress passed the tax cut and spending megabill with President Trump's legislative priorities which includes new tax exemptions for tipped hourly workers. But how will it work?
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Republicans in Congress have muscled President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill to passage. At nearly 900 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
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The Daily Wire
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This Independence Day, NPR wanted to know how the freedoms and ideals of the U.S. have been on readers' minds.
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After nearly 20 hours straight of working the phones, the US president willed his sweeping domestic agenda over the finish line
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The Daily Beast
“I cannot stand them, because I really believe they hate our country,” the president said at a celebration on the eve of July 4.
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Mother Jones
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The New York Times
After years of Republican effort, the U.S. tax code now blends traditional supply-side economics with President Trump’s populist campaign promises.
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Los Angeles Times
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10:25⇢The Enacted Megabill
⌨US media continues its extensive focus on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," now passed into law. Headlines detail its sweeping tax code changes and new immigration proposals, with Trump taking a victory lap as the nation approaches its 250th birthday. While some outlets laud it as a historic achievement solidifying his power, others scrutinize its impact on healthcare, the national debt, and the political divide.
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The president plans to host a UFC match at the White House. The proposal is just the latest round in a long-standing fascination with the octagon.
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The Daily Beast
The Russian president launched 550 drones and missiles against Ukraine hours after a short chat with Trump.
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Chávez was taken into custody by ICE agents and is being processed for removal from the U.S., DHS said.
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The Epoch Times
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HuffPost
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Los Angeles Times
The social safety net is being shredded, we’re losing our edge in arts and science and have squandered our standing as a beacon of hope. But we’ve survived worse.
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The Washington Post
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The Los Angeles City Council this week voted unanimously to ban tour buses through disaster zones, including the Palisades fire zone.
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Preston Damsky, who has spouted antisemitic rhetoric, said his family lineage doesn't have an impact on his thinking.
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New York Post
Will the real DB Cooper please stand up?
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Disney tried to a build a theme park that tackled slavery. It didn’t go well.
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The Washington Post
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13:04⇢Megabill's Political Echoes
⌨US media remains heavily focused on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," now law. While Trump celebrates, headlines detail its policies and the political fallout, with Republicans fearing midterm repercussions and Democrats condemning its effects (WaPo, MSNBC, Fox News, Common Dreams). Beyond the bill, ongoing discussions include Independence Day reflections (NPR, Epoch Times), Russia's Ukraine attacks after a Trump call (CNN, Daily Beast), and other Trump-related controversies (Newsweek, USA Today).
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This July 4th, President Trump is signing not just a bill, but a promise kept – a declaration that the American people will once again chart their own destiny and will not allow ourselves to be defined by decline or defeat.
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The US government is already preparing massive celebrations of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution for next July 4, the country’s semiquincentennial. It’s high time to scrap the antidemocratic system the framers bequeathed to us.
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The Fourth of July Is a Celebration of Freedom—From Government
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Mother Jones
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Los Angeles Times
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President Trump and religious groups emerged as some of the biggest winners from the Supreme Court this term. Losers included LGBTQ+ rights .
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The Daily Beast
The Anti-Defamation League said the president had used an “extremely offensive” trope.
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Congress passed the tax cut and spending megabill with President Trump's legislative priorities which includes new tax exemptions for tipped hourly workers. But how will it work?
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New York Post
As Americans celebrate Independence Day, patriotism itself is becoming a source of division, according to a new poll shared exclusively with The Post.
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The Daily Beast
“I cannot stand them, because I really believe they hate our country,” the president said at a celebration on the eve of July 4.
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14:58⇢Megabill's Midterm Shadow
⌨US media extensively covers President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," now law, focusing on its immediate and long-term political ramifications for the upcoming midterms (ABC News, Boston Globe, Washington Post). While Breitbart hails it as the largest tax cut in history, other outlets scrutinize its specific provisions, like tax exemptions for tipped workers (NPR). Concurrently, discussions around the Fourth of July highlight national unity and division, with Trump's rhetoric and the bill's legacy shaping the patriotic narrative (NY Post, The Daily Beast, MSNBC).
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic.
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The Daily Beast
The president is signing his sprawling spending bill into law on Friday.
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One America News
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin made no progress towards a ceasefire in the Russian-Ukraine war, indicating that Putin is not looking for an immediate resolution to the conflict.
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Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut was once again crowned champion of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after missing out on last year’s Fourth of July competition.
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President Donald Trump has been on a serious winning streak nearly six months into his second term.
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The admission about the war in Ukraine was made during a four-hour meeting with the bloc’s foreign affairs chief, an official tells CNN
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Republicans in Congress have muscled President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill to passage. At nearly 900 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
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The New York Times
There are serious questions about the wisdom and durability of President Trump’s policies, but on his terms, he can point to a string of accomplishments.
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Independence Day Reminds Us You Can Be American by Choice
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic.
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President Trump is hosting a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
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The New York Times
There are serious questions about the wisdom and durability of President Trump’s policies, but on his terms, he can point to a string of accomplishments.
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Immigration agents are raiding known hubs for Latino workers: day laborer gathering spots, street vendor corners and car washes. Legal advocacy groups say their tactics are unconstitutional.
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One America News
Democrats have begun expressing outrage over the passing of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” after every single Democrat voted against its passage.
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The president made the remark at a rally launching his yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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17:55⇢The Megabill's Grand Signing
⌨The US media remains heavily focused on President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," which is being signed today amid Fourth of July celebrations (CBS, AP News). While outlets like Breitbart hail it as a victory defining his second term, others detail the political fallout and partisan divisions, including Democratic condemnation and concerns over its impact on midterms and federal workers (Fox News, OANN, ABC News, Slate). Concurrently, discussions around Independence Day reflect on national identity (Reason).
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See some of the places across America where folks wear their patriotism proudly year-round.
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One America News
President Donald Trump recently announced the White House will hold a major UFC fighting event next year to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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The Daily Beast
“Independence Day is a reminder that America is not the project of any one person,” the former president wrote.
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The president is set to sign the megabill he muscled through a divided Congress this evening.
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New York Post
What a difference a year makes.
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The New York Times
Heavy rain set off deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River, and the scope of the disaster was not immediately clear.
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Behind the scenes at the 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show: What to expect.
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President Trump is hosting a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
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Associated Press
Months worth of heavy rain fell over just a few hours overnight in central Kerr County, Texas, causing flash flooding of the Guadalupe River.
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The Daily Beast
The president is signing his sprawling spending bill into law on Friday.
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China tells EU it can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, official says
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The New York Times
Frantic searches were underway for the missing after heavy rain set off flooding along a river in Central Texas, the authorities said.
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Authorities said people have died in flooding in Kerr County, Texas, and officials have performed "dozens" of water rescues. Latest updates.
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The president is set to sign the megabill he muscled through a divided Congress this evening.
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21:24⇢Trump Seals the Grand Bill
⌨The US media's primary focus remains President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," with widespread coverage of its signing during Fourth of July festivities (ABC News, CBS, Fox News, NBC News). While some outlets highlight his political mastery, others detail his efforts to defend the legislation following recent polling (NBC News, The Daily Beast). Concurrently, severe flash flooding in Texas, resulting in fatalities and missing summer campers, is drawing significant attention (NYTimes, Newsweek, AP News, USA Today). International developments, including Hamas's ceasefire response, also feature (CNN).
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signs the Big Beautiful Bill into law during an Independence Day event at the White House on Friday, July 4.
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Associated Press
At least six people are dead and 20 more unaccounted for in Texas after months worth of heavy rain fell in just a few hours overnight.
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The boy was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement along with his mother and sister after an asylum hearing in May.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
At least 13 people are dead and more than 20 unaccounted for in Texas after months worth of heavy rain fell in just a few hours overnight.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signs the Big Beautiful Bill into law during an Independence Day event at the White House on Friday, July 4.
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President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
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The president's sweeping domestic policy achievement extends his expiring 2017 tax cuts, but could cause millions in the U.S. to lose their health coverage and food aid over the next decade.
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Frantic searches were underway for the missing after heavy rain set off flooding along a river in Central Texas, the authorities said.
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Celebrate Independence Day by Insulting a Politician
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The measure cements into law much of Trump’s agenda and is being hailed by the president and his supporters as a major victory.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signs the Big Beautiful Bill into law during an Independence Day event at the White House on Friday, July 4.
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New York Post
President Trump signed his “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law at a Fourth of July party on the White House lawn Friday — moments after fighter jets and B-2 bombers soared overhead in celebration of the recent bombing of Iran’s nuclear…
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22:08⇢The Bill's Grand Enactment
⌨The US media remains heavily focused on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," now signed into law during Fourth of July celebrations (ABC News, Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, NBC News). While conservative outlets laud it as a significant victory, others highlight its controversial aspects, potential negative impacts on health coverage, and partisan debates (MSNBC, NBC News, NY Post). Concurrently, severe flash flooding in Texas, causing fatalities and numerous missing children, continues to draw significant attention (NYTimes, Washington Post, AP News).
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One America News
President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on the 249th anniversary of America’s independence in front of crowds of Americans on the White House lawn.
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The Atlantic
Donald Trump is giving Vladimir Putin every incentive to keep killing Ukrainians.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill into law on the Fourth of July at the White House, noting that it was the “most popular bill ever signed” in the history of the United States.
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President Trump signed a massive tax and spending bill to implement much of his domestic agenda during a celebration for the Fourth of July.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signs the Big Beautiful Bill into law during an Independence Day event at the White House on Friday, July 4.
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New York Post
A slew of black Big Apple residents fumed Friday over mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani’s claim on an Ivy League college application that he is African American — with them raging the socialist pol is a “fraud” and “trickster.”
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One America News
Democrat NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, a self described Democrat socialist, identified himself as Asian and African American on his Columbia University application in 2009.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill into law on the Fourth of July at the White House, noting that it was the “most popular bill ever signed” in the history of the United States.
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The Daily Beast
After Steve Bannon falsely claimed the world’s richest person isn’t American, Musk fired back by calling Bannon a “fat, drunken slob.”
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The boy was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement along with his mother and sister after an asylum hearing in May.
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Fourth of July celebrations in Bristol, Rhode Island began long before the day became a federal holiday.
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America celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. In honor, President Donald Trump launched America250. Here's what we know.
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