Celebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

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Lawmakers Scramble to Reach Washington for Vote on Trump Bill

Hundreds of flights to Washington were canceled because of severe weather, forcing some members of the House to set off on hourslong drives to the Capitol.

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FBI Headquarters Moving to Ronald Reagan Building That Housed USAID

In his announcement, Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, did not provide key details on the cost of the project or when employees would transition into the new headquarters.

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An Offhand Remark About Gold Bars, Secretly Recorded, Upended His Life

Brent Efron’s “boring” Tinder date wanted to hear all about his work at the Environmental Protection Agency, so Mr. Efron talked. If only he’d seen the hidden camera.

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Man Who Kicked Customs Dog Is Turned Away at D.C. Airport, U.S. Says

The man, who was traveling on a tourist visa, kicked the dog, a beagle named Freddie who had detected food in his luggage, so hard that he was lifted off the ground, court records say.

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What Does Lying in State Mean?

The former speaker of the House, her husband and their dog were killed in what officials describe as a political assassination. All three are being honored at the State Capitol.

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How People Are Coping With the East Coast Heat Spike

A brutally hot day across the Eastern United States left residents struggling to find relief.

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Man in Jan. 6 Riot Ordered to Pay $500,000 to Family of Officer Who Later Killed Himself

A federal jury found that the man, David Walls-Kaufman, had assaulted Officer Jeffrey Smith, who later died by suicide.

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Democrats to Protest Trump’s Takeover of Kennedy Center With Pride Event

“This is our way of reoccupying the Kennedy Center,” said Jeffrey Seller of “Hamilton,” who was asked to stage the invite-only concert hosted by five senators.

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Close Trump Allies Sponsored the Military Parade, Raising Ethical Concerns

Federal regulations prohibit government employees from using their public office for private gain.

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