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How the US has celebrated its independence over the years

The plans for the 250th anniversary of the American revolution, which kicks off in earnest on July 4, have drawn media scrutiny in the US. One issue has been the subject of recurrent discussion: the role of President Donald Trump.

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America at 250: five times the US constitution has come under threat

The story of the US is, in many ways, remarkable. It achieved independence against the odds, its constitution has lasted more than two centuries and its democracy has weathered war, economic depression, social upheaval and political change. But reflection on American history rarely settles into simple celebration.

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JD Vance claims Watergate scandal would be a ‘12-hour news story’ in 2026

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Vance says it’s ‘crazy’ Watergate ‘took down a presidency’

JD Vance said he does not believe Watergate, if it happened today, would lead to a president’s downfall.

The Independent UK

Married to an Indian, JD Vance tries to make India-hater Nixon great again

US Vice President JD Vance's recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked controversy. Vance lauded Nixon as a "political genius" whose reputation deserves a "renaissance," downplaying the Watergate scandal. This comes at a time when US-India relations…

The Times of India

On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and more

On This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs. From the Battle of Poltava and the world's first ATM to Atari's founding, Djibouti's independence, Facebook reaching two billion users and Malaysia's record seizure linked to Najib Razak, the date has witnessed…

The Economic Times

JD Vance says Nixon’s Watergate scandal would be ‘12-hour news story’ today

Vice-president declares admiration for 37th president and claims Nixon and Trump are targeted by ‘deep state’ forces

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Prohibition Didn't Stop Marijuana Use. It Stopped Marijuana Research.

Rescheduling marijuana will make it easier to study a drug that tens of millions of Americans already use.

Reason

How Alan Greenspan’s stint as President Ford’s top economic adviser cemented his passion for public service and prepared him to lead the Fed

Alan Greenspan, who died on June 22, 2026, at the age of 100, is best remembered for his 18 years at the helm of the Federal Reserve. What many people don’t know is that an earlier and more obscure stint during the administration of President Gerald Ford shaped him as…

The Conversation

In Iran, Trump’s victory claims only deepened a self-made catastrophe

What the US president succeeded in obliterating was any rationale he offered for going to war

The Guardian - US

Former US Fed chairman Alan Greenspan passes away at 100

Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chief, has passed away at 100. He steered the American economy through significant events like the 1987 stock market crash and the dot-com bust. While lauded for his steady leadership during economic expansions, he faced criticism for not curbing market excesses before the 2008…

The Economic Times

Alan Greenspan obituary

American economist and long-serving head of the Federal Reserve widely praised for the US boom whose reputation was re-evaluated in the wake of the 2008 crash

The Guardian - UK

Alan Greenspan, longtime Fed chief with a divided legacy, dies

WASHINGTON — Alan Greenspan, the longtime United States Federal Reserve (Fed) chief who presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of the 2008 global financial crisis, has died.

Bangkok Post

Former US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Alan Greenspan – the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who served under four presidents – has died at 100, his wife said in a statement on Monday. Greenspan presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of the…

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Trump, Scalia, and the Unitary Executive

How a four-decade-old dissent may now help the president fire independent federal agency heads at will

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‘This will be timeless’: what art can we expect from Chicago’s $850m Obama Presidential Center?

Original works by 30 artists have been commissioned by the Obamas alongside vital pieces of memorabilia for visitors to appreciate

The Independent UK

How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah

In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent

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Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Knicks, T20, Giro and Serena Williams

Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, cycling, tennis, motor sport, basketball and athletics?

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The slush fund is gone – but Trump’s IRS agreement is a new level of self-dealing

The president’s immunity from continuing audits made fewer headlines than the ‘anti-weaponization fund’, but it’s no less egregious

The Independent UK

‘America’s backyard’ is no stranger to sports but Trump’s UFC spectacle shatters norms

The elaborate setup introduces a ‘blood sport’ to a venue previously known for joyful, family-friendly activities

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major events

On This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindisfarne, the proposal of the US Bill of Rights, the publication of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, the creation of Porsche's first vehicle, the NFL-AFL merger announcement and Robert…

Salon

Why Iran is “Trump’s Vietnam”

We’ve barely begun to feel the economic effects of Trump’s misbegotten war. This fall could get rough

The Independent UK

‘It’s undiluted Trump:’ Freedom 250 plans offer a peek at how the president might approach World Cup

Trump has found unprecedented ways to inject himself into upcoming events

The Guardian - US

James Ellroy: ‘It’s satanic to me, the dependency people have on computers’

The outspoken crime novelist talks about his provocative new book, his hatred of technology and why the film adaptation of LA Confidential is a ‘turkey’

Reason

How To Sell a War

Presidents use a web of private influence to garner support for foreign invasions.

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