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On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November.

Away from the turmoil in Washington, people across the nation will mark Independence Day. Expect rodeos, line dancing, Tejano music and Led Zeppelin.

Fireworks, Parades and Concerts Planned to Mark the July 4 Holiday.

The Statue of Liberty is caught between the sublime and the souvenir, our critic explains. Look again: She’s much stranger than you think.

As days of mourning ceremonies began, Iranians were expected to be allowed to view Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war.

The president has sent F.B.I. analysts to Georgia, repeating baseless claims of fraud in 2020. Critics say the intention is to undermine confidence in the electoral process.

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence has raised questions inside Iranian political circles about who is really running the country.

In his second term, the president has increasingly mused about his predecessors, comparing himself with some and distancing from the failures of others.

Yes, they got married. Yes, they held a huge event inside Madison Square Garden. No, the guests did not post much about it. (At least they haven’t yet.)

There Was a Party on the Streets Outside the Wedding.

America’s Royal Wedding Is a Symbol of Love, and Cultural Domination.

Ukraine is engaged in a campaign in Crimea to take out Russian air defenses, sever vital supply lines, and cripple the peninsula's energy grid and fuel reserves.

Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.

Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor.

Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital.

Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, but the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes.

President Vladimir Putin of Russia denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”

In her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington.

Potato Salad Is the Best, Most American Dish, Wesley Morris Writes.

Burger vs. Bratwurst: A Climate Guide to Your July 4 Cookout.