America’s 250th birthday celebrated, despite extreme heat, canceled events
Washington's National Independence Day Parade was canceled due to extreme heat, though other events proceeded, and Patriot Front members marched through the capital.
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Protesters in D.C. rally for priorities to counter Trump’s 250th anniversary programming
Hundreds of activists rallied Saturday to counter Trump's 250th anniversary programming, pushing a $25 minimum wage, gun control, voting rights, and Palestinian statehood.
States show their stuff: The Great American State Fair opens in D.C.
Gov. DeWine showcased Ohio's pavilion while the Trump administration's Freedom 250 fair stretched nearly a mile across the National Mall.
US Senate joins House in rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran
Four Republicans broke ranks to join Democrats in the 50-48 vote, as Trump's team argues the measure is unconstitutional.
60-day clock starts for negotiations with Iran over strait, nuclear future
Sen. Bill Cassidy calls the deal the worst foreign policy blunder in decades, as Trump signed the 14-point pact at Versailles after the G7 summit.
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Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill
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Despite claiming the war is over, the U.S. maintains a blockade that has disabled seven Iranian vessels and injured 411 American service members since February.
DoD tweaks organized religion list after complaints of Latter-day Saints snub
Sen. Mike Lee pressured the Pentagon to reverse course after the list removed the Latter-day Saints classification as Christian, citing theological disputes.
Trump’s $1.77 billion ‘slush fund’ may be on the way out after GOP objections
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Some trans military members banned by Trump allowed to continue service under ruling
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