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Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
July 4, 2026What do people in the US hope for the country's future?
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.
July 3, 2026'It's absolutely beautiful': DC's cherry blossoms burst into peak bloom
A period of warm weather in Washington DC helped blossoms reach a peak bloom before April 1 for the seventh year in a row.
March 27, 2026Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
February 22, 2026