July 4 Trump v. California: Sanctuary cities to EV bans, Trump puts left-wing state under repeated scrutiny President Trump has battled California Gov. Newsom over wildfires, immigration, environmental rules, and vehicle mandates as the administration targets progressive policies.
July 4 Bukele mocks Abrego Garcia's torture claims with prison highlight reel El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has released a video montage showing Kilmar Abrego Garcia apparently thriving during his imprisonment, in an attempt to refute the migrant’s claims that he was tortured while in custody.
July 4 200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration Marines from North Carolina are heading to Florida as part of a 700-personnel deployment requested by DHS to support ICE operations, performing non-law enforcement duties.
July 4 Trump touts 'very popular' domestic policy bill ahead of White House signing President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill passes Congress with tax cuts, immigration measures, and Medicaid restructuring, despite polls showing most Americans oppose the package.
July 4 Colorado man sentenced to life in prison for DUI that killed Air Force veteran, injured his children A Colorado man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was convicted of driving drunk and causing the death of U.S. Air Force veteran.
July 4 America's oldest Independence Day parade marks 240 years of patriotic tradition Bristol, Rhode Island celebrates its 240th anniversary of America's oldest Independence Day parade, featuring a town crier, float contests, and visiting Navy ship USS Billings.
July 4 How law enforcement's discovery of rare drug in Suzanne Morphew's body led to her husband's eventual arrest A new grand jury indictment against Barry Morphew for the alleged murder of his wife, Suzanne, contains evidence that two former prosecutors think make it a very strong case.
July 3 NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani identified as Black, Asian on Columbia application: report NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani listed himself as Black on a Columbia application but later said he wasn’t, according to reporting from the New York Times.
July 3 Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of rape after 11-day Oregon trial Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore was convicted on rape charges in Oregon after a jury trial. Prosecutors said the victim was assaulted while unconscious after heavy drinking.
July 3 Trump touts promises kept at America250 kickoff event at Iowa State Fairgrounds President Donald Trump touted "promise[s] kept" while delivering a patriotic speech in Iowa, kicking off America's yearlong celebration of its 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.