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The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday after President Donald Trump said the United States would retaliate against the recent Iranian attacks on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The United States struck multiple Iranian military sites “to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping and innocent civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz,” according to an X post by the U.S. Central Command.

Trump announced that he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear the case on birthright citizenship after the high court struck down the policy on June 30. The Supreme Court is currently on its annual summer recess, and the justices will begin their next term on Oct. 5.

A new report reveals nearly 90 instances of fraud and abuse of federal education tax dollars. The State Financial Officers Foundation said it uncovered around $225 million in alleged fraud across America’s schools over the past six years.

President Donald Trump reiterated a strong warning against communism on the last day of the NATO summit, saying he believes it's taking root in the United States and around the world. Trump told NTD that the idea of the United States becoming communist is one of the greatest threats the country has faced.

“One thing that happens when you go communist is you never come back,” Trump said, adding that countries that have adopted communism will instead experience repression, poverty, and suffering.

During a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump announced the United States will grant Ukraine a license to produce its own supply of Patriot air defense systems, which have been in high demand throughout Ukraine’s war with Russia.

Vice President JD Vance delivered updates on the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud at a Milwaukee event Wednesday. Vance highlighted saving billions from Medicare fraud by making companies provide medical equipment before patients are required to pay. Vance also addressed fraud in the H-1B visa program and how overseas fraudsters and big corporations were using the program to undercut American workers’ wages.

President Donald Trump arrived in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday for a two-day summit with NATO leaders. Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is this year's host, and announced that he is working to lift sanctions preventing Turkey from obtaining F-35 fighter jets. NATO’s 32 member countries are meeting to discuss the president’s demands for increased defense spending commitments.

New York City has evacuated multiple buildings, including a school, and closed streets in midtown Manhattan after structural columns buckled in a high-rise building that is under construction. The office building, which formerly housed Pfizer, is still unstable and continues to move hours later.

Democrats retract endorsements for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following an allegation of rape that was reported by Politico. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and the Maine Democratic Party called on Platner to withdraw from his race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).

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NTD was live outside the courthouse where Tyler Robinson, 23, who was charged with aggravated murder for the assassination of Charlie Kirk last year, attended the first day of a weeklong preliminary hearing. Utah prosecutors will present evidence to the judge to determine whether there is enough to move the case forward to trial. Two witnesses were called on to testify and describe what they experienced on the day of the assassination.

President Donald Trump issues a fierce rebuke to communism as he celebrates the official launch of Trump accounts. Trump called these accounts the ultimate weapon against the ideology he says threatens American freedom. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened the ceremony and encouraged parents to take advantage of the newly launched investment opportunity to help their children.

"The American dream belongs to every child, and today we are equipping the next generation with the right to claim their rightful share of it," Bessent said.

FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal of the organization's decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup match against Belgium despite receiving a red card in the American team's previous game. Trump said on Monday that he called FIFA's president Gianni Infantino about the red card and asked for a review.

President Donald Trump spoke before an estimated 150,000 people gathered at the National Mall on the evening of the Fourth of July to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. “We’re celebrating freedom’s triumph over tyranny, liberty’s conquest over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit—from July 4, 1776, to July 4, 2026,” the president said.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, Epoch Times sister outlet NTD spoke with NTD senior geopolitical analyst, Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, about the significance of America's past, present, and future.

Massive July 4th celebrations take place in Washington on Saturday as large crowds of people gather to celebrate the 250th year of the United States. NTD looks at the events leading up to Independence Day and an interview analyzing America's history and what led to it being the representation of freedom.

Leaders across the globe are sending their congratulations as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, with allies recognizing America's historic milestone and longstanding partnerships.

NTD dives deep into the top moments in sports history where America has dominated the main stage. We look at why tourists are marveling at American culture during the 2026 World Cup, how the United States defeated the four-time defending gold-medalist Soviet Union team in the 1980 Winter Olympics, and the highlights from the 1992 U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team, known as the "Dream Team," that featured the biggest names in basketball history, and what led them to securing the gold medal.

President Donald Trump will mark the nation’s 250th birthday with a historic celebration at South Dakota’s iconic Mount Rushmore. That’s before he returns to Washington for Freedom 250's Salute to America Celebration on Independence Day.

The Spirit of ‘76 exhibition at Freedom Plaza was unveiled today as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. It features a series of statues honoring figures from the American Revolution.

Hiring momentum slowed in June as the economy added fewer jobs than expected, but the stable growth shows the resilience of the labor market, officials said. The White House told NTD that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, has been delivering for Americans as the nation celebrates July 4th.

Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, said the bill has achieved everything that the administration was aiming for and that people were able to “make more money, and keep money that we saw in the tax return data, that the typical benefit across all three was maybe $6,000 to $7,000 per person.”

Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced that former Olympian David Hearn was indicted on a felony charge over allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month. Hearn is accused of inflicting more than $1,000 worth of damage during a June 19 incident where he was arrested. However, Hearn claims he “didn’t destroy or break or peel anything.”

As America comes close to celebrating it's 250th birthday, NTD breaks down the top events leading up to the holiday including a huge celebration at Mount Rushmore featuring military honors, family-friendly activities, fireworks, and a speech by Trump.

President Donald Trump kicked off July Fourth celebrations on Wednesday, cutting the red ribbon to officially open the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Trump delivered remarks during the dedication ceremony, paying tribute to Roosevelt and describing him as “a man who embodied the heart and soul and fight and spirit of our country.” Trump told audience members that Roosevelt was “a staunch and ferocious opponent of a thing called communism,” and drew attention to an increase in support for communism in America today, following the successful primaries in New York and Colorado of Democratic Socialists. He called it “the greatest threat to our country.” The Department of Justice announces new federal charges against eight illegal immigrants who are allegedly members of Tren de Aragua—a Venezuelan gang designated as a foreign terrorist organization—in its ongoing efforts to fight against transnational crime. The charges were filed for two separate crimes of kidnapping and murder. Two masked individuals are in custody after climbing to the top of New York City’s Empire State building’s spire. The duo flew a banner from the top that read, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”

President Donald Trump celebrated two wins with Tuesday's Supreme Court rulings. Justices lifted limits on campaign spending in federal elections and upheld West Virginia and Idaho laws banning boys in girls' sports. However, the Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order excluding children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders from automatic citizenship at birth. Trump said the ruling is a loss for America and called on Congress to change the law to end birthright citizenship.

"The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our country, but we can easily make it up in Congress through Legislation, with the support of the President, that has now been determined during this process," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Tuesday.

A new report finds a growing campaign to silence critics of the Chinese Communist Party is expanding inside the United States. The findings include threats, assaults, and pressure campaigns targeting Americans across more than 30 states.

House lawmakers have expressed concern over security at the northern border, which has seen a growing trend of attempted crossings by terror suspects along with an increase in cartel activity.

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