Boston officials say the restoration of one of America’s oldest known gravestones of a free Black person is helping uncover overlooked chapters of the nation’s history ahead of its 250th anniversary.

Trump Accounts are now officially available, offering a new government-backed investment option for children with federal seed funding and tax-advantaged growth for eligible families.

Hamas says it is prepared to dissolve its government in Gaza and hand authority to a technocratic committee, a symbolic move that shifts attention to Israel as ceasefire negotiations remain stalled.

Russia launched a deadly overnight missile and drone assault on Kyiv ahead of the NATO summit, intensifying pressure on Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky renews calls for stronger air defenses.

China’s rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has drawn sharp criticism from Australia and New Zealand, raising fresh concerns over regional security and military transparency.

Democratic voters are turning out in significantly higher numbers than Republicans in 2026 primaries, extending a trend that could shape the battle for control of Congress in the midterm elections.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a patriotic speech ahead of America’s 250th birthday to argue that the nation’s strength lies in confronting its flaws and embracing its immigrant heritage.

A firsthand op-ed examining barriers faced by Black independent media and the lack of equitable representation and access at the Texas Democratic Party convention, highlighting disconnects between party rhetoric, press access, and down-ballot candidate visibility.

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Charles Q. Brown warns that using the military for politically charged domestic missions risks undermining its core purpose and public trust.

U.S. officials reportedly warned Iran through intermediaries that they feared Israel could target key Iranian negotiators during nuclear talks, underscoring tensions that threatened fragile diplomacy.

Pope Leo XIV will mark America’s 250th Independence Day by spotlighting migrants during a symbolic visit to Lampedusa, renewing the Vatican’s message on immigration.

OpenAI is reportedly discussing giving the U.S. government a 5% stake in the company as the Trump administration explores new ways to oversee—and benefit from—the booming artificial intelligence industry.

Federal and local authorities are mounting an unprecedented security operation for Washington's July Fourth celebrations as officials balance evolving event logistics, heightened concerns over threats to President Donald Trump, and nationwide security demands during the World Cup.

President Donald Trump is signaling he may walk away from the USMCA trade deal with Canada and Mexico, but legal hurdles, economic risks and supply chain dependence make an actual withdrawal far more complicated than political rhetoric suggests.

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling preserved birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order while setting the stage for continued political and legal battles over immigration and constitutional rights.