U.S. Independence Day
Coverage of U.S. Independence Day in the Nexus archive.
- Lebanon’s Aoun calls on US to keep ‘always standing beside’ his country
Lebanese leader Michel Aoun sent a congratulatory message to the US on Independence Day, urging the country to 'always stand beside' Lebanon and expressing hope for a 'new page of hope.'
- Trump faithful flock to curtailed July 4 celebrations
Thousands of Trump supporters gathered in Washington to celebrate the U.S. 250th birthday amid sweltering heat. The event highlighted the country's ongoing divisions.
- Trump seeks to put himself centre stage for US Independence Day
President Donald Trump will headline US Independence Day celebrations with a speech and a show, aiming to position himself at the center of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Trump has expressed joy about presiding over the July 4 festivities, linking it to a potential second term starting in 2025, while falsely claiming he won the previous election against Joe Biden.
- Ukrainian Leaders Congratulate US on 250th Independence Day
Ukrainian leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, congratulated the United States on its 250th Independence Day, expressing gratitude for military and diplomatic support. Zelensky highlighted parallels between US founding principles and Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression, while Sybiha thanked US President Donald Trump for his efforts to end the war and emphasized continued US assistance and pressure on Russia.
- Bitcoin price tags $62.3K nine-day high after global stocks hit historic record
Bitcoin reached a nine-day high of $62.3K as global stocks and the Dow Jones set all-time highs before the US Independence Day holiday. The cryptocurrency's July performance followed record market capitalization gains in global equities.
- Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants
Pope Leo XIV honored Mother Frances Cabrini, the first American saint, as a model for Christians to care for migrants during a visit to her birthplace in Italy. He emphasized her global humanitarian work and urged young people to learn from her, linking her legacy to Pope Francis's migrant-focused ministry. Leo's upcoming July 4 trip to Lampedusa, a migrant destination, highlights his advocacy for welcoming migrants.