President Trump delivered a politically charged speech at Mount Rushmore to mark America's 250th anniversary, hailing US exceptionalism while warning of a 'communist menace' and attacking socialists. The speech capped an Independence Day eve marked by a brutal heat wave.
President Donald Trump issued pardons for 11 individuals, including nine convicted of violating the Clean Air Act, which he described as being for 'fixing their car.' The pardons also included an associate of a convicted felon.'
A shooting altercation between two groups of young people at Fairlane Town Center mall in Dearborn, Michigan, resulted in two fatalities and one injury. Police are investigating the incident.
Trading volumes on prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket reached record highs in June, driven by the World Cup. A new platform, Rothera, also managed $2 billion in volume.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce were married in a star-studded New York City ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, caused several Midtown Manhattan streets to be shut down.
Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori, daughter of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after a tight runoff vote. She will become Peru's 10th president since 2016.
Millions of mourners gathered in Tehran for the start of a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike. The ceremonies will span multiple cities, with chants of 'Death to America, Death to Israel!' reported.'
Ukrainian drones attacked oil terminals and military facilities near St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, disrupting internet and flights. Kyiv stated the targets were key infrastructure generating revenue for Russia's war efforts.
Pope Leo XIV used his July 4th Liberty Medal acceptance speech to urge the US and Europe to welcome and assist migrants, implicitly rebuking former President Trump's hardline immigration policies. He also prayed for migrants who died seeking freedom.
A dangerous heat wave with temperatures near 100F has forced the cancellation or postponement of numerous July 4th events across the central and eastern United States, including parades in Washington D.C. and the Great American State Fair, while straining power grids.