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Spectators on the National Mall watch fireworks on July 4. The Trump administration has asked Congress for an additional $10 to pay for the fireworks show, the Great American State Fair and a prayer event on the mall.
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The Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrations
Rachel Treisman
Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements.
Millions of Americans are navigating life independently. We want to hear about your experiences on solo living for our upcoming stories.
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Are you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from you
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between Fluminense FC and Al Hilal at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl., on July 4, 2025.
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European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing on July 15 in Washington, D.C.
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Trump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
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Laredo’s drag performers, bar owners and allies navigate restrictive new law in Texas
Senate Bill 12, which went into effect in March, restricts “sexually oriented performances” in public spaces or in front of children. Critics say the law is too vague.
These vines bloom beautifully, but also play an important role on Texas beaches
Texas bet on privatized foster care. EMPOWER tested its limits
In ‘limbo’: North Texas family’s legal battle with school district could affect special ed statewide
Texas Standard for July 30, 2026: Laredo’s drag performers and allies navigate changing landscape
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