The U.S. Bicentennial was a massive celebratory affair across the nation under President Gerald Ford's leadership Kyler Alvord leads PEOPLE's politics coverage as a Senior News Editor for the brand.

A Capitol Fourth Concert will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Friday with a live broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and fireworks from Mount Vernon. The concert ...

Trump touted America as a unique and strong nation whose best days are ahead of it in a speech at Mount Rushmore ahead of tomorrow’s celebration in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.’s “Salute to ...

As America turns 250 years old this July — on the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence — the U.S.A. is ready for a Fourth of July party like no other. And across the ...

Fireworks, parades and backyard barbecues are a given these days with July 4, but that wasn't always the case. In the past, the holiday revolved around politics and social change, according to ...

LeBron James has acknowledged USA soccer star Folarin Balogun. The striker once again got the party going for USMNT in the 2026 World Cup, scoring the opening goal of the round of 32 match against ...

The silencer celebration has long been a favorite among athletes young and old. First crafted by LeBron James, the move has captured audiences' glares for the better part of a decade. On Wednesday, ...

It blew up in her face. A West Virginia teen had to be hospitalized after getting scalded by a squishy toy — akin to the viral mystery dumplings or NeeDoh cubes — that had been mistakenly left in a ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The United States is celebrating its 250th year ...

A soft and elegant vanilla cake made with simple steps, perfect for celebrations that feel warm, personal, and memorable. #VanillaCake #Baking #Celebration Free State politician’s husband arrested ...

Donald Trump intends to leave a lasting mark on the historic White House grounds with all his unnecessary changes. However, one newly installed feature has become the focus of online discussion for ...

Stream with KPBS+ Friday July 3 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 pm E.T. Premieres Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV Kicking off the historic Independence Day weekend’s festivities for the ...