Donald Trump on Thursday fired off a message that started out with “Happy Fourth of July,” but all references to the holiday ended there. Instead, the former president launched a lengthy attack on President Joe Biden , Vice President Kamala Harris , and special counsel Jack Smith , who is prosecuting Trump in the classified documents case President Donald Trump's pressure comes as the bill still faces an uphill climb ahead of Republicans' self-imposed July 4 deadline. The Department of Defense said Tuesday that President Trump’s “Salute to America” event on July Fourth cost the military $1.2 million. A new report released on Thursday by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office found that the massive celebration cost an estimated $13.28 million. This was a considerable increase A banner showing a picture of President Donald Trump is displayed outside of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) building on June 3, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Reporter The 'Big, Beautiful President Donald Trump's July Fourth extravaganza — featuring tanks, a military flyover, and a Trump speech at the Lincoln Memorial — cost an estimated $5.4 million, according to rough Thousands in US plan 'Free America' protests on Independence Day. Women's March leads rallies, vigils against Trump's policies. Events span all 50 states with marches and block parties. Protesters aim to protect civil liberties. Demonstrations follow earlier anti-Trump actions. Various cities host events with diverse formats. The goal is to celebrate true freedom and unity across the nation. The Interior Department has estimated its share of costs for President Donald Trump's July Fourth extravaganza at the Lincoln Memorial at $2.45 million. President Trump’s expanded Fourth of July celebrations last year cost double that of previous years, siphoning some $13 million in taxpayer funds. On June 14, Trump's birthday, millions of people took to the streets for "No Kings" protests, 'Free America' Event Locations on July Fourth Weekend. Women's March, the organization behind "Free America" events protesting President Donald Trump's administration are set to be held across the country throughout the July Fourth weekend.. Why It Matters. The events follow other According to The Washington Post, $2.5 million was diverted from the National Park Service to cover the costs associated to Trump's parade. Those funds, which were raised from entrance and President Donald Trump's Fourth of July celebration last week cost the federal government and Washington, DC $5.35 million, according to an Interior Department letter. WASHINGTON: The Interior Department has estimated its share of costs for President Donald Trump 's Fourth of July extravaganza at the Lincoln Memorial at USD 2.45 million. The average cost for a 10-person Fourth of July will cost $70.92, which is 30 cents less than last summer, but the second highest cookout cost since 2013 when American Farm Bureau Federation began The Women’s March is organizing protests across the country on the Fourth of July in a push to “Free America” from President Trump and his billionaire allies. The group has listed some 150 Three weeks after the “No Kings” protests on June 14, the Women’s March is hosting “Free America” protests on July Fourth to oppose President Donald Trump. Black Press ‘Free America Weekend’ Ignites 50-State Wave of Protests Against Trump on July 4. BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Organizers say the Fourth of July is a fitting moment to highlight what they see as threats to American democracy, pointing to Trump’s executive orders targeting immigrants, efforts to dismantle federal agencies, and the broader influence of Project 2025 The Senate greenlit President Trump’s sprawling tax and spending package on Tuesday ahead of the Fourth of July, the target date eyed by the president for wrapping up voting on the so-called President Donald Trump has recently softened his stance on the self-imposed July 4th deadline for his ambitious legislative package, known as the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.' While he initially
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |