Trump Rings Wall Street Opening Bells to Link Presidency to Market Gains

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Lead President Donald Trump on Monday rang the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office, an intentionally symbolic gesture to associate his presidency with recent stock-market gains. The event promoted a new program called Trump Accounts, presented as a way to expand stock ownership to children, and … Read more

Congress should restrict birthright citizenship, House speaker says

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July 5, 2026 (Updated July 6, 2026, 7:51 a.m. ET) — House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News on July 5 that Congress should pursue legislation to narrow birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court rejected a Trump administration executive order aiming to redefine who qualifies as a U.S. citizen. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, framed the … Read more

Folarin Balogun suspension paused after Trump contacted FIFA president, sources say

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Lead FIFA’s disciplinary committee has suspended enforcement of a one-game ban for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, clearing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup knockout round. The 25-year-old striker had been sent off after a VAR review of an incident during the United States’ July 1, 2026 match with Bosnia and Herzegovina at … Read more

Sara Duterte: Arrests and high security as Philippines braces for impeachment trial

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Lead: Vice‑President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opened in the Philippine Senate on the morning of the hearing, with heavy security and street protests in Manila. Senators convened to hear opening procedures after a protracted debate over who should preside; the prosecution must secure two‑thirds of the 24‑member Senate — 16 votes — to convict. Authorities … Read more

Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam and Nearby Islands with 180 mph Winds

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Lead: Super Typhoon Bavi battered the U.S. Pacific territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, bringing sustained winds measured at 180 miles per hour and an eye that passed over Rota. The National Weather Service issued typhoon warnings for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan and described the situation as life-threatening. Local authorities … Read more

Folarin Balogun cleared to play vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red-card ban

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The U.S. forward Folarin Balogun has been ruled eligible for the U.S. men’s national team’s Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee suspended the implementation of his one-match ban. Balogun received a red card Wednesday in the U.S.’ 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina after replay review showed contact with … Read more

Trump to test NATO unity at Ankara summit

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Lead As NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara on July 7, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been laying groundwork to keep US President Donald Trump aligned with the alliance. Rutte highlighted $1.2 trillion (€1 trillion) in extra European and Canadian defense spending since 2017 while seeking to avoid public rifts. The summit comes … Read more

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG wedding: arcade games, ‘JUST&T MARRIED’ marquee and Adam Sandler cameo

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On July 3, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held a highly private ceremony that combined stadium scale with strict secrecy. Reports say roughly 1,000 guests attended under a 180-foot tent; phones were reportedly banned and many attendees signed nondisclosure agreements. The night included surprising touches — a … Read more

Every wild detail from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG wedding — from arcade games and ‘JUST&T MARRIED’ to an Adam Sandler cameo

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On July 3, 2026, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden in a tightly controlled, high-profile ceremony that combined celebrity spectacle with deliberate secrecy. Guests reported strict phone bans, nondisclosure agreements and a temporary structure that obscured parts of the site, yet a steady stream of details has emerged afterward. Eyewitness accounts, … Read more

Trump Blends Patriotism and Partisanship at America’s 250th Anniversary

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President Donald Trump combined ceremonial honors and pointed partisan appeals on Saturday as he marked the 250th anniversary of American independence in Washington. The program, staged on the National Mall and briefly interrupted by severe storms that prompted roughly a two-hour evacuation, honored veterans and displayed historic flags while also including calls for the SAVE … Read more

Trump blends patriotism and partisanship at America’s 250th

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Lead On July 4, 2026, President Donald Trump led a high-profile Salute to America on the National Mall in Washington, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with both ceremonial tribute and political appeals. Severe weather forced a roughly two-hour evacuation of the Mall before the program resumed, and the president honored veterans and highlighted historic flags … Read more

Trump arrives at National Mall ahead of speech as 4 July celebrations continue – BBC

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Lead: President Donald Trump arrived at the National Mall on 4 July to deliver remarks marking the United States’ 250th anniversary after a weather-related delay disrupted celebrations across several cities. His address—expected at 23:00 local time—was delivered after the site was briefly evacuated for thunderstorms and later re-opened for attendees. In a roughly 40-minute speech … Read more