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Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary - Reuters
Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary Reuters
July 3, 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, 2026Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark US 250th celebrations - Reuters
Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark US 250th celebrations Reuters
July 3, 2026Trump presidency reignites its founding debate - how much power is too much?
What would the revolutionaries who broke from the British monarchy 250 years ago make of the current head of state?
July 2, 2026'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.
July 1, 2026Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history
The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports.
March 30, 2026Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez - Reuters
Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez Reuters
March 17, 2026Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
March 10, 2026FCC asks networks to air 'pro-America content' to mark nation's 250th birthday - Reuters
FCC asks networks to air 'pro-America content' to mark nation's 250th birthday Reuters
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What do people in the US hope for the country's future?
At America's 250th year, what do people in the US hope for its future? The BBC spoke to residents from California, Texas, Washington DC, South Carolina, Virginia, New York, Illinois, Maryland, Florid
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Trump presidency reignites its founding debate - how much power is too much?
President Donald Trump seems to relish creating conspicuous displays of his personal power. He surrounds himself with cabinet members and officials who publicly praise him. He attacks world leaders w
'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
How is the US doing in 2026? The BBC asked Americans across the country - including in California, New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts and Washington DC - about how they feel the country
FCC asks networks to air 'pro-America content' to mark nation's 250th birthday
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The head of the Federal Communications Commission urged U.S. broadcasters on Friday to air "patriotic, pro-America content" to mark this year's 250