Policy & Law

OpenAI's Altman Proposes Offering U.S. 5% Stake in Company if Competitors Agree to Same Terms

The plan, reportedly discussed with Trump officials and Sen. Sanders, would require Google, Meta, Anthropic to contribute equivalent public ownership stakes.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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Injury Ends Williams' Wimbledon Comeback Attempt

Venus Williams forced to retire from first-round match at Wimbledon due to injury, bringing her comeback attempt to a premature end.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

DC July 4th Parade Canceled as Excessive Heat Disrupts Independence Day Festivities

The National Park Service called off Saturday's procession due to an Extreme Heat Warning, marking the latest weather-related disruption to holiday events across the country.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Week in Politics: U.S. Turns 250 Under Record Heat; Worries Over the Future

America celebrates its semiquincentennial amid extreme weather as political leaders grapple with questions about long-term resilience and direction.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pro-Life Advocate Shares Family Story as Congress Continues Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood

Jeff Bradford of Human Coalition recounts his family's experience 34 years ago while calling for defunding, a position disputed by reproductive rights groups who argue the organization provides essential healthcare services.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Newsom, Walz and Democratic Governors Urge Congress to Block Energy Industry Liability Shield

The Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 would grant oil and gas companies immunity from climate-related lawsuits filed by state and local governments.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 3 min read
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Pro-Trump Artist Paints Massive American Flag at D.C. Fair for Nation's 250th Birthday

The 9-by-17-foot oil-on-canvas Old Glory, created by Staten Island artist Scott LoBaido, is billed as the largest ever painted in that medium.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Historical Significance of Washington's Crossing of the Delaware Resurfaces in National Conversation About Civic Duty

The 1776 crossing that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War remains a touchstone for debates about sacrifice and national identity, with modern political figures drawing competing lessons from the moment.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

How George Washington's Christmas Crossing of the Delaware Became an Enduring Symbol of American Resolve

The 1776 surprise attack on Trenton, launched during a winter storm with fewer than 3,000 troops, turned the tide of the Revolutionary War and inspired Thomas Paine's famous 'American Crisis' pamphlet.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Immigrant Business Owner Says Birth Tourism Is a 'Slap in the Face' to Those Who Followed Legal Process

Kris Ramsingh, who emigrated from Trinidad in 2006 and became a U.S. citizen nine years later, supports Trump's immigration policies as Fourth of July approaches.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 3 min read