Russian President Vladimir Putin offered rare public praise for the Trump administration on Thursday, calling it “energetic and sincere” just one day before his first in-person meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump since 2019. The talks, set for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, will mark Putin’s first visit to American soil in a decade.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has appointed Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, to the America 250 Commission, which will oversee celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. Schumer announced the appointment Wednesday, calling Schlossberg “the right choice” to help ensure the milestone honors “our nation and our values.”
Representative Delia Ramirez declared “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American” while speaking in Spanish at an international conference in Mexico City.
President Donald Trump clarified his stance on Elon Musk and his companies, stating publicly that he does not intend to dismantle Musk’s enterprises despite their recent clash over government subsidies and legislation. Posting on Truth Social, Trump emphasized his support for American business success, writing, “I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, in fact, THRIVE like never before!”
Former NFL star Jason Kelce came under fire from left-wing activists after posting a patriotic Independence Day message on Instagram. Kelce, a retired Philadelphia Eagles center, celebrated the Fourth of July with a heartfelt tribute to unity and national pride, writing, “Man, I love the 4th! One of the great days we all can set aside our differences in this country, and enjoy the one thing we all share in common. That we are American!”
A wave of Hollywood elites used Independence Day to lash out at America, with several high-profile actors and entertainers turning social media into a platform for anti-American rhetoric and scorn for President Trump.
A Mexican border town is seeing unexpectedly calm conditions despite President Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign. Business owners in Nogales report fewer crossing attempts and lower drug trafficking, even as the administration touted sweeping enforcement measures at the border.
