President Donald Trump joined Second Lady Usha Vance for an episode of “Storytime with the Second Lady” to read “Presidents Play!” a children's book about how US presidents spent their free time. The reading quickly went off-script.
President Donald Trump joined Second Lady Usha Vance for an episode of “Storytime with the Second Lady” to read “Presidents Play!” a children's book about how US presidents spent their free time. The reading quickly went off-script.
President Trump gave a speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, warning that communism is America's biggest threat and taking aim at his political rivals as the nation begins celebrating its 250th anniversary. Jeff Zeleny reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers speech commemorating America’s 250th birthday, slamming President Trump’s policies ahead of his address at Mount Rushmore
Trump administration officials praised the National Guard's deployment in Washington, DC, calling it a success in reducing crime. The ceremony recognizing the National Guard’s participation in the administration’s effort to beautify and make the capital safe was met with protests, as protesters view the deployment as an occupation. CNN's Tom Foreman reports.
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, superior court, after being arrested last month when he reached into the Reflecting Pool. An attorney representing Hearn said, "Davey Hearn is innocent. These charges are outrageous and should be alarming to every American. This indictment reflects the Administration’s effort to shift blame for their own failures.”
As part of the 250th celebration of America, the Trump administration built six mobile museums called "Freedom Trucks" to travel across the US. Organizers say it’s meant to tell the country’s story to new audiences. CNN’s Betsy Klein toured one visiting the National Mall.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday gave his first on-camera response to the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship. Speaking at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, he said he'd "take care" of birthright citizenship, but the court struck down his executive order trying to end it.
