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A Republican congressman claims Donald Trump once joked about Adam Schiff after being briefed on alleged alien-human hybrids.

Iran has launched a week of highly choreographed funerals for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public, fuelling questions about his condition.

Donald Trump's sprawling speech at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening in North Dakota has fuelled fresh speculation about the 80-year-old president's health and judgement.

Patriot Front, a white nationalist group, marched through Washington, DC, ahead of Independence Day, chanting 'Reclaim America.'

Mitch McConnell remains hospitalised after a medical emergency, sparking debate over his fitness to serve. Official updates offer few details, while reports suggest a serious cardiac event.

The CIA's recruitment tactics often involve fulfilling personal needs rather than offering money or diamonds, with motivations ranging from healthcare to education, as revealed by former intelligence officers.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, created by Trump, ends amid legal disputes and contested savings claims, leaving a controversial legacy in federal workforce management.

Donald Trump is reportedly 'livid' after low turnout, a collapsing stage, scorching heat and musical dropouts turned his Great American State Fair on Washington's National Mall into an embarrassing headache.

Donald Trump's Trump Accounts scheme launches with a $1,000 federal deposit for some US children, tight eligibility rules and strict caps on outside contributions.

Cardi B used a live CNN Independence Day special to defend Black history and edge toward criticism of Donald Trump, before saying she 'might get in trouble' for getting too political.

Donald Trump's July 4th fireworks display, part of America250 celebrations, faces scrutiny over noise regulations and environmental concerns, with 850,000 shells planned for launch in Washington, D.C.

A neurologically focused pathologist has suggested that Donald Turmp's now-viral decision to pocket ceremonial scissors during a ribbon-cutting may be a sign of dementia rather than simple 'kleptomania.'

A 'destructive' severe thunderstorm tore across west Michigan on Friday, with forecasters warning of 80 mph winds, quarter-sized hail and a woman reportedly trapped inside her home.

Most major US retailers and restaurants will remain open on Independence Day, though some will have shorter hours. Costco is a notable exception, closing for the holiday.

The US Treasury has sanctioned 134 cryptocurrency addresses linked to ISIS-K, prompting Tether to freeze over 100 accounts. This move highlights the extension of sanctions to digital infrastructure.

Donald Trump's Independence Day event at Mount Rushmore was disrupted by severe weather, prompting social media reactions and overshadowing the planned patriotic celebrations.

Donald Trump is set to deliver a lengthy July 4 speech at Mount Rushmore despite a fierce US heatwave and a cardiologist's warning that the outdoor rally could be medically dangerous.

Daredevil climbers Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau face felony charges after a proposal atop the Empire State Building's antenna, testing how far viral stunts can go before law steps in.

A traditionalist Catholic nun has claimed that UFO sightings are really encounters with 'fallen angels', aligning with similar comments from JD Vance and Tucker Carlson.

Supporters of Donald Trump express frustration over his reported $2 billion income in 2025, saying no one should be that rich while the financial struggles of many Americans intensify.

Donald Trump's joking comparison to America's heaviest president, William Howard Taft, has reignited scrutiny of his weight, BMI and overall health.

A flu outbreak at Lackland has brought back discussion over military vaccination policies, following the death of a recruit and rising infection rates among trainees.

A record-breaking heat dome has created a public-health emergency across the eastern US, with extreme temperatures and humidity causing high rates of heat-related illnesses and disrupting Independence Day celebrations.

Thousands gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, chanting for revenge against the US and Israel.

Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire offers a 1776-themed discount to boost subscriptions amid financial struggles, declining revenue, and a costly TV project failure.

Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat, faces criticism after blocking a bill to prevent registered sex offenders from running for office.

Republican strategist Maura Gillespie says Donald Trump's visible decline and obsession with branding his name across Washington are becoming a serious liability for Republicans ahead of the US midterms.

French shoppers fought over air conditioners as panic buying turned violent during a worsening heatwave, prompting police intervention and exposing soaring demand for cooling devices.

The Fourth of July commemorates America's independence, marked by fireworks and festivities. Its origins lie in the 1776 Declaration of Independence, a pivotal moment in history.