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Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

King Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S., aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations

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MTG replacement Clay Fuller fact-checked by the internet during first week on the job

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s replacement sparks fierce debate after claiming Georgia was named for George Washington

Representative Clay Fuller won a special election in Georgia to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress amid a feud with President Donald Trump

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Pete Hegseth cancels ‘absurd’ flu vaccine requirement for ‘brave warriors’ in military

Hegseth described his latest directive as ‘restoring’ what he called ‘simple medical autonomy’ in response to the Biden administration’s Covid-19 policies

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Step back in time: 7 historic US hotels worth checking into — including a Hilton

Experiencing the good old days is guaranteed with a stay at one of these fascinating properties. Ted Thornhill is your guide...

The Independent UK

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

The stories of Black and Indigenous men who fought during the American Revolution are sometimes overlooked

The Independent UK

Trump could be getting more DC arches with his pick to lead arts commission saying three are needed

Rodney Mims Cook Jr. was appointed by Trump to head up the Commission of Fine Arts panel which is set to review plans for the president’s 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’

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The futility of Trump’s grandiose personal branding of public assets, from ballrooms and bills to ships and planes

From Trump RX to Trump-class warships, this relentless personal branding is unprecedented — and a case study in the fragility hiding beneath the gold leaf.

Fortune

“At home, you’re tempted to go over the top with everything. ‘Maybe if we put on another double guitar part – that’ll fix it.’ You can spend forever making a song worse”: Paul Gilbert on how the original POTUS's words opened new frontiers for his guitar

The shred titan's new LP, WROC, combines words from George Washington with incendiary rock and super-sized melodies. Oh, and he had weird AI experiences along the way. We'll let Gilbert explain all...

Guitar World

In his efforts to remake federal architecture, Trump repudiates the ‘republican ideals’ that have long informed it

Sand was thrown in the gears of President Donald Trump’s grand White House ballroom plans on March 31, 2026, when U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon ordered a pause on construction.

The Conversation

Protecting civilians is a sign of strength – and an American ideal

The US was founded on a pledge to limit the damages of war, even if it has often failed to uphold its commitment

The Guardian - US

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

A crowd gathered along the waterfront in New York City in the summer of 1776. The scene they witnessed was terrifying.

The Conversation

Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

How conspiracies spread has changed immensely over the history of the United States, as technology and media have evolved. But the nature of conspiracies has not.

The Conversation

‘Unconstrained’ Trump seems to be on a quest to name most everything after himself

President has affixed his name to institutions and edifices, and his visage now glowers from several federal buildings

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What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out

President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, only 14 months after she was sworn into office, making her time in the role the shortest in 60 years.

The Conversation

75 years after she led a student strike that helped end school segregation, Barbara Rose Johns now stands in the US Capitol where Robert E. Lee once did

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence isn’t the only important anniversary in 2026. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of an extraordinary case of student activism that helped lead to the Supreme Court’s decision outlawing segregated schools.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by George Washington: "War: An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will."

George Washington’s line explains war in plain terms. It is not about glory. It is about force used to make the other side accept your terms.

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“You start putting expectations on yourself. ‘OK, I’ve got to compete with Bach and Beethoven and Mozart and The Beatles!”: An in-depth conversation with rock guitar’s most maverick virtuoso, Paul Gilbert

Featuring: his “mouse” heartbeat, the jazz pianist so good he's “inhuman” and the most courageous thing a shredder can do

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Pete Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’ while hosting first Christian service

Hegseth also decided military chaplains will go by religious insignia, not rank, under new Pentagon guidance

The Independent UK

Howard Stern shares cryptic message about relationships with Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr: ‘Some stuff you do have to keep private’

Stern recalled being photographed for the cover of John F. Kennedy Jr.’s magazine, but did not reveal how he knew Bessette

International Business Times UK

Trump Installs Columbus Statue at White House and Hails Him a 'Hero' Despite Pushback from Indigenous Groups

President Trump installs a Columbus statue at the White House, with officials saying he sees the 15th-century explorer as a 'hero' and a figure worth celebrating.

The Conversation

What Betsy Ross’ real story tells us about women’s work in the Revolution − and why it still matters 250 years later

For generations, most Americans knew – and maybe believed – a story about upholstery seamstress Betsy Ross and the making of the nation’s first flag.

International Business Times UK

White House Overhaul for Grand Entrance: Trump Appointee Hints at 'Inappropriate' Corinthian Columns

A proposal to replace the White House's iconic North Portico columns with ornate Corinthian pillars has ignited a firestorm over architectural preservation and 'presidential palace' optics.

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51 Pics That Show Unique Moments In Ancient And More Recent History (New Pics)

History classes in school are generally about significant events in a country or the life stories of renowned figures. You won’t often see references to pop culture icons, everyday people, and other powerful moments that left a mark over time. That’s where social media pages like Historyfeels come in, and…

Evening Standard

Irish premier marking 250 years of US independence during visit to Philadelpia

Taoiseach Micheal Martin will also meet Irish athletes studying in the city as well as visiting the famous Rocky steps.

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