Trump uses America’s 250 speech to honor military heroes and also push political agendas
President Trump concluded the semiquincentennial celebration by reflecting on the nation's history, honoring veterans and pushing his political agenda during his address at the Salute to America event. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports on key points from the president's speech.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:21:59 GMT

Record heat suspected in over 20 deaths as severe weather puts damper on Fourth of July festivities
Record-setting heat is suspected in 25 deaths from the Deep South to the Midwest to the East Coast, authorities said, with the temperature highs also suppressing some Fourth of July celebrations.
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:59:24 GMT

Trump warns of communist ‘threat’ and touts America’s strength at Mount Rushmore
No presidential distinction rivals having one’s likeness carved onto Mt. Rushmore — an honor destined to elude Donald Trump, though his allies have pushed for it.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:57:14 GMT

Mamdani offers a contrast to Trump’s vision for America in a 250th anniversary address
The New York mayor gave a solidly pro-immigration speech, flanked by recently naturalized citizens, hours before the president plans to give his own address at Mount Rushmore.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:32:49 GMT

Inside Tehran as funeral for late Iranian supreme leader
NBC News’ Richard Engel is in Tehran where huge crowds are gathering for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Our team was at the mosque where mourners were chanting “death to America.” The ayatollah was killed in American and Israeli airstrikes at the start of the war earlier this year.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:07:42 GMT