At the Great American State Fair, in Washington, D.C., and at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Library, in North Dakota, the President casts himself as the rightful heir to American greatness.

From low attendance to power outages to a janky model of Trump’s arch, D.C. is marking America’s 250th birthday with a parade of humiliations.

This Fourth of July celebration is pointedly different from those marking previous milestones

An event that was meant to celebrate an exceptional nation has been cornered by one man

One journalist said that "this is like the epitome of personalist rule—turning this into an imperial, dictatorial display of self-glorification."

The event is getting mercilessly mocked online for its sparse crowds, low-energy exhibitions and logistical dramas, but its unapologetic patriotism is a draw for some.

The president’s unapologetic temple to American greatness and “freedom” has been ridiculed for attracting small crowds. But is it really that bad?

Donald Trump may have taken over events in Washington around the nation’s 250th birthday, but the president is far removed from most activities in the states that have been part…

As America approaches its 250th birthday, the celebration is overshadowed by Donald Trump's pervasive presence, from proposed currency appearances to a controversial arch at…

A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already…

President's 'Salute to America' aims to stir patriotism but comes at a time of economic anxiety for many citizens

250 jaar VS: President Trump wilde voor de viering van het 250-jarig bestaan van de Verenigde Staten „een groots feest” organiseren. Het festivalterrein in Washington is…

Throughout its epic history, the United States have been anything but. The republic’s semiquincentennial will be marked not by unity, but by entrenched division.

At the Great American State Fair, in Washington, D.C., and at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Library, in North Dakota, the President casts himself as the rightful heir to…

The White House’s Freedom 250 wrested control of a patriotic logo—and spread it everywhere.