July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. As the Fourth of July draws nearer, here's a brief rundown of what happened that day in 1776, approximately 249 years ago.

President Donald Trump is slated to use the White House's Fourth of July celebrations as the backdrop for his final victory lap over his massive spending bill.

At a Fourth of July White House picnic, President Donald Trump signed a major tax and spending bill, celebrating its passage through the Republican-led Congress.

President Trump celebrated the Fourth of July with a White House military jet flyover and by signing his massive, controversial budget bill into law. The legislation narrowly passed the House on Thursday,

The United States will start a yearlong celebration of its 250th birthday. Here's what you need to know about the patriotic celebrations, which started with the Grand Military Parade & Celebration on June 14th.

The Fourth of July is more than a day of fireworks; it’s a tribute to the enduring ideals that built a nation: freedom, bravery, and unity. As the United States marks nearly 250 years of independence in 2025,