President Donald Trump is expected to sign his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic

July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. As the Fourth of July draws nearer, here's a brief rundown of what happened that day in 1776, approximately 249 years ago.

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final approval of the Declaration of Independence.

July Fourth 2025 saw record travel and political protests alongside traditional celebrations, as fireworks tariffs and immigration policies reshaped observances.

By The Associated Press The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday,

Fourth of July is one of those holidays that just brings everyone together. Whether we’re grilling in the backyard or