Published on
04/07/2026 - 12:17 GMT+2
The US will celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence on Saturday against a backdrop of political polarisation and a brutal heatwave that's sweeping across parts of the nation.
US President Donald Trump is set to take a central role in the festivities and is scheduled to speak on the National Mall in Washington ahead of large fireworks display.
The president visited Mount Rushmore on Friday, where he delivered a speech on the threat of communism in the US.
