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Mike Johnson Says 14th Amendment Has Been 'Devalued' by Birthright Citizenship Practices
The House speaker's comments come after Trump called on Congress to address birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court decision.
Wildfires Rage Across Portugal, Greece and Spain; Authorities Warn of Toxic Smoke
EU neighbors dispatch firefighters to Portugal as blazes burn more than 12,000 hectares in central region while toxic smoke from Greek recycling plant fire prompts health warnings.
Expert Who Fled Cuba Warns of 'Vicious Cycle' That Could Lead to More Socialists in Congress
Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation who fled communist Cuba in 1972, says recent electoral wins by socialist candidates illustrate a growing threat.
NYC Mayor's Wife Attends Spain Retreat During America 250 Celebration as Husband Delivers Critical Speech
Rama Duwaji served as artist-in-residence at a sold-out Mallorca spiritual retreat costing roughly $3,400 per guest while New York City marked the nation's semi-quincentennial.
Poll Shows Right-Wing Parties Now Seen as Standard-Bearers of Patriotism Across Western Democracies
International polling finds that while personal national pride remains nonpartisan, expressions of patriotism are increasingly associated with far-right movements.
New Poll Shows Patriotism Has Become Politically Coded in U.S. and Europe
The POLITICO survey found that majorities across five Western democracies express national pride, but most people associate overt displays of patriotism with right-wing parties.
Burgum Defends White Nationalist Group's Independence Day March, Citing First Amendment
The Interior Secretary said he disagreed with the group's beliefs but maintained they had a constitutional right to march in Washington.
Finding Awe in the Places That Tell America's Story
A July 4th reflection on how visiting historical sites across the country offers Americans a way to connect with the nation's complex past and shared ideals.
9/11 Museum CEO Reflects on Lasting Impact of Terror Attacks as America Marks 250th Birthday
Elizabeth Hillman says the museum's exhibition featuring flags and artifacts tells stories of resilience from first responders, veterans and Americans who lived through September 11.
US Marks Its 250th Birthday With Fireworks, Flyovers and Extreme Weather
Communities across the nation celebrated America's semiquincentennial amid scorching heat, storms and flooding that disrupted some outdoor events.