Trump likely to pardon pollution violators as he privately weighs clemency for Diddy, other high-profile figures: sources  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  President Trump is poised to pardon a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations, and is still discussing …

Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia  —  “Are we in the Soviet Union now?” said one Russian, stunned and frustrated by long lwaits at the pumps.  —  Alyona Sadovnikova first experienced gasoline shortages in mid-June, when she pulled into a station and was told …

These Justices Are Not Impartial  —  Why such a slim Supreme Court majority upheld birthright citizenship  —  In 1898, the same Supreme Court that upheld Jim Crow segregation as constitutional also upheld the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of birthright citizenship, by a 6-2 vote.

A Venezuelan man was accused of attempting to choke an ICE officer to death in Bellevue.  Bystander video tells a different story  —  In the days after the arrest of a Venezuelan man working as a food delivery driver in Bellevue last June, the Department of Homeland Security made a series of alarming allegations.

Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’  —  Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel delivered a series of provocative warnings and predictions about the future of artificial intelligence and the West on Tuesday, accusing Pope Leo XIV of inadvertently serving as a …

Acting DNI Bill Pulte begins firing dozens of intelligence officials  —  Dozens of intelligence officials began receiving notice of their terminations on Thursday under Bill Pulte, the new acting director of national intelligence.  —  An intelligence official, who spoke on the condition …

Trump's Huge Windfall Has Few Known Global Precedents  —  President Trump's earnings in office are at a level once unimaginable for any leader of a liberal democracy, particularly a sitting American president.  —  Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister and billionaire mogul who died in 2023 …

Trump plans record fireworks show, internal docs warn of smoky skies … The National Park Service on Saturday will launch over 850,000 fireworks into the skies of Washington, bathing the capital in patriotic blasts of light for the nation's 250th birthday.  —  Then comes the fallout.

Democrats plot subpoena storm over Trump's $2 billion gold rush  —  Democrats are preparing a hostile audit of President Trump and his inner circle, intent on exposing — and ultimately ending — the most lucrative presidency in American history. … - He and the White House have denied any conflicts of interest.

Russia planning attack on Poland to test Nato resolve, US warns  —  Critical infrastructure could be targeted by missiles and drones, with soldiers potentially crossing the border from Kaliningrad or Belarus  —  Russia is planning an armed “provocation” on Polish soil to test Nato's resolve, the United States has warned.

Democratic voters want fighters  —  This special July 3 edition of PN is made possible by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  🇺🇸 Subscribe to PN 🇺🇸  —  It's been bemusing to watch centrist Democrats and “never Trump” Republicans freak out over the primary results last week in New York.

Secret Service member was Googling rooftop location of Trump's would-be assassin when shots rang out in Butler, Pa.: DHS report  —  A Secret Service counter drone operator futilely searched the internet for the location of the rooftop President Trump's would-be assassin was spotted on as shots rang …

Mamdani offers a contrast to Trump's vision for America in a 250th anniversary address  —  Mamdani gave a solidly pro-immigration speech, flanked by recently naturalized citizens, hours before the president plans to give his own 250th anniversary address at Mt. Rushmore.

Hegseth Prepared a Bombshell Plan to Cut Troops in Europe.  Then It Got Nixed.  —  The defense secretary wanted to adjust U.S. troop levels in Europe but pulled back after his plan was floated to the White House  —  WASHINGTON—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was planning to head to Brussels …

Former Top General Warns the Military Is Being Politicized  —  CQ Brown, who was fired as Trump's top general, questioned the president's handling of the armed forces  —  CQ Brown, the retired general forced out of his post as the nation's top military officer last year …

Trump designated disaster aid to 9 Republican-leaning states while plugging GOP candidates  —  Trump combines disaster aid announcements with midterm election endorsements.  —  President Donald Trump announced he approved more than $846 million in disaster relief funds for Republican-leaning states …

Trump wrecked America's 250th in DC, but other blue cities will save it  —  Christina Aguilera, Chris Stapleton and Jelly Roll — real stars — headline July Fourth parties in liberal towns  —  Donald Trump's well-documented ability to destroy everything he touches has come …

FBI infiltrated Gavin Newsom's inner circle by convincing governor's ally to wear a wire: lawyer  —  The FBI had a mole inside Gov. Gavin Newsom's political orbit before the agency's corruption probe expanded into the governor and his wife, The Post has learned.

Why Gen Z bros are ditching their MAGA hats  —  The young men souring on Trump over Iran and Israel, Epstein, and the economy. … The numbers are clear: President Donald Trump's approval rating is cratering across the board, and he's losing the most ground with groups that were key demographics to his win in 2024.

The Supreme Court can no longer explain itself  —  The justices don't speak a common language, even with each other. … The legal profession is much like a priesthood; both lawyers and theologians interpret a central text, be it the Bible, the Quran, the Gita, or the Constitution.

Trump discloses 21,000 securities trades during first year in office  —  Joe Biden made a total of 13 stock trades during his entire tenure as president.  —  Will Lennon, Nicholas Kerr, Laura Romero, and Peter Charalambous  —  President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, June 29, 2026.

Trump Ruined the Fourth of July for Me  —  When it comes to patriotism, Americans have never been a subtle lot.  We love big flags, giant barbecues and a God-and-country-themed diorama, beer cozy or pet costume.  We cheer fighter jets trailing red, white and blue smoke.  We love a marching band.

Breakout Star of Flop Festival Distances Himself From Trump  —  SHAWTY GOT LOW  —  The rapper took a moment to address the crowd after sticking to his performance.  —  Rapper Flo Rida broke his silence while honoring his commitment to play at President Trump's failing Great American State Fair on Thursday night.

Conservatives seek blue-state bans on trans athletes in wake of Supreme Court win  —  Activists say they'll press for bans in more states after the Supreme Court's ruling this week, with one leading legal group telling Democratic-led states, “You're next.”  —  Summary

How Trump Made America's 250th Anniversary About Himself: An Incomplete List  —  The president has is doing all he can to equate himself with American greatness.  It's not working … It's hard to point to a president that wasn't self-absorbed, of course — Obama had an ego on him …

Trump's Economic Policy Legacy is Shrinking.  It Didn't Have to Be This Way. … President Donald Trump earlier this year called for limits on Wall Street's ownership of single-family homes, a policy that both polls well and reflects his populist instincts.

Trump Jr.'s ‘Amazon of guns’ could make millions under new proposed firearm rule  —  Donald Trump Jr. helped take an online retailer known as the “Amazon of guns” public last year.  Now, GrabAGun, where the U.S. president's son is a shareholder and board member, could reap a windfall …

How Trump took over America's 250th … America turns 250 on Saturday.  But the celebration Americans will see isn't quite the one organizers spent the last decade planning.  —  For nearly 10 years, the bipartisan, congressionally chartered America250 envisioned a once …

Americans Drive Into July 4 Holiday With Gas Prices Still Stinging  —  Independence Day period set to be third-most expensive for US drivers on record.  —  Americans hit the peak of the summer driving season this July 4 holiday weekend wincing at the cost of gasoline, still running nearly …

Live updates: Trump to headline Mount Rushmore's celebrations; heat forces changes to National Mall event plans  —  People across the country are preparing to celebrate America's 250th birthday this weekend — a process that has been made more challenging as event organizers scramble to deal with the extreme heat.

America's 250th turns into a fight over God and country  —  The White House and its allies are steering America's 250th birthday toward prayer, repentance and divine guidance, with critics saying a national celebration is becoming a Christian one.  —  Why it matters: One side sees Trump politicizing a national birthday party.

Democratic Socialists of America Are Seeing Surge in Membership  —  The leaders of Democratic Socialists of America chapters are seeing a boost in energy ahead of November's midterms.  —  That momentum is on the heels of primary wins by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani-endorsed candidates …

A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State?  —  Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground.  Some say she would hand the race to Republicans.  —  Listen  · 11:54 min

As Trump commands 250th stage, Democrats offer their vision of patriotism  —  Partisanship around the country's big anniversary has put Democrats in a bind: They want to criticize the president without appearing unpatriotic.  —  Summary  —  This weekend's 250th anniversary celebrations …