Americans Flock to Nation’s Capital for Fourth of July Parade; Year-Long US Celebrations Begin in Iowa

The famous Fourth of July parade is taking place on Constitution Avenue in Washington on Friday. NTD is on the ground to bring you the latest from the festivities. President Donald Trump is kicking off a year-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday in Iowa. NTD has the details of Trump’s plans over the next year.

Congress’s Bill Allocates $8.6 Billion for Coast Guard Icebreakers to Boost Arctic Presence

United States Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Polar Star (WAGB 10) in an undated photo in Antarctica. U.S. Coast Guard/Reuters Congress’s sweeping tax and spending bill, the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, allocates more than $8.6 billion for the deployment of the Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet in the Arctic, as the United States seeks to

Megabill Allocates $8.6 Billion for Coast Guard Icebreakers to Boost Arctic Presence

U.S. Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Polar Star (WAGB 10) in Antarctica, in an undated photo. U.S. Coast Guard/Reuters Congress’s sweeping tax and spending bill, the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, allocates more than $8.6 billion for the deployment of the Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet in the Arctic, as the United States seeks to expand

Trump “very disappointed” with his conversation with Putin about Ukraine

Washington — President Trump told reporters he’s “very disappointed” with his Thursday conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he “didn’t make any progress with him” during the call.  The Trump-Putin call came after the White House said the U.S. is halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine. The Trump administration said the decision was made

Trump to sign “big, beautiful bill” in July Fourth ceremony at White House

Watch: House passes Trump budget bill Watch: House passes Trump budget bill, sending legislation to president 36:18 Washington — President Trump is bringing pomp and circumstance to his signing of the “big, beautiful bill” on Friday, with a 4 p.m. Independence Day ceremony at the White House.  Some Republican members of Congress who voted to

Trump Proposes UFC Fight at White House to Celebrate 250 Years of Independence

President Donald Trump attends an event hosted by America 250 in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 3, 2025. Nathan Howard/Reuters President Donald Trump said on July 3 that the White House could host an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event next year as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence. Trump

US, Colombia Announce Recall of Envoys Amid Diplomatic Rift

The entrance of the U.S. Embassy in Bogota. Columbia, on Jan. 26, 2025. Pablo Vera/AFP The United States and Colombia recalled their ambassadors on July 3, signaling a diplomatic rift between the two nations amid an investigation into an alleged plot to oust Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The Trump administration has recalled charge d’affaires ad