- President Donald Trump kicked off America’s 250th Independence Day by speaking from Mount Rushmore on Friday night.
- During his address, Trump praised historical figures and asserted that the United States is the "strongest and most powerful country on Earth."
- Trump's speech also included familiar rhetoric, such as condemning communists and advocating for his Voting Rights Act.
- Independence Day events included a criticized "Great American State Fair" in Washington D.C. and a planned fireworks display on the National Mall.
- A federal appeals court issued a ruling requiring immigrants in ICE detention to receive a bond hearing within 90 days, impacting the administration's immigration policies.
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