150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
America’s Time Capsule: 56 states and territories contribute artifacts for 250th anniversary
America250 has unveiled the contents of America’s Time Capsule, which features letters, artifacts, and objects from across the country to help tell the story of the United States at its 250th anniversary.
America250 has unveiled the contents of America’s Time Capsule, which features letters, artifacts, and objects from across the country to help tell the story of the United States at its 250th anniversary.
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
America's bicentennial vs America 250: How the country has changed in 50 years
From technology to gas prices, here’s a look at how America has changed over the last 50 years.
From technology to gas prices, here’s a look at how America has changed over the last 50 years.
California secures permanent $6.75M funding for free library state parks pass
California’s 2026–27 state budget establishes ongoing annual funding for the California State Library Parks Pass, permanently removing cost barriers to public lands.
California’s 2026–27 state budget establishes ongoing annual funding for the California State Library Parks Pass, permanently removing cost barriers to public lands.
America 250: National Parks offering free admission for 4th of July weekend
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
America 250: US Mint releases updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollar for nation's anniversary
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Trump shares new image of America 250 passport featuring photo of himself
President Trump will be the first living president to be featured on the U.S. passport.
President Trump will be the first living president to be featured on the U.S. passport.
2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
At least 3 suspects ID’d in alleged drone attack plot to attack UFC event at White House: FOX News
An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital.
An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital.
2 California men charged in thwarted drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event
California residents Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas face murder conspiracy charges over a thwarted anti-government plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.
California residents Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas face murder conspiracy charges over a thwarted anti-government plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.
Trump's UFC Freedom 250 fight: What to know, how to watch
It’s UFC Freedom 250 day at the White House. It also happens to be President Trump’s 80th birthday. That’s no coincidence.
It’s UFC Freedom 250 day at the White House. It also happens to be President Trump’s 80th birthday. That’s no coincidence.
White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.
America 250: How the US has changed over the last 250 years
From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.
From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.
Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
America 250: Students from California, Florida, and Georgia are winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge
The winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th were announced Friday by Second Lady Usha Vance with students from California, Florida, and Georgia winning for their original artwork reflecting what America means to them.
The winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th were announced Friday by Second Lady Usha Vance with students from California, Florida, and Georgia winning for their original artwork reflecting what America means to them.