The US president and the mayor of New York both spoke on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, but their messages could not contrast more.

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

New York mayor’s remarks at city hall to come just hours before Trump is set to deliver address at Mount Rushmore

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will counterprogram President Donald Trump alongside other immigrants to the U.S.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a robust defense of the country's immigrant roots ahead of the 250th July 4 celebrations.

New York City mayor delivers sharp rebuke of ‘forces of division’ while seated behind the desk of the nation’s first president

The speech did not directly name President Donald Trump but was a clear rebuke to the president’s immigration crackdown and politics of exclusion.

The speech did not directly name President Donald Trump but was a clear rebuke to the president’s immigration crackdown and politics of exclusion.

Mamdani gave a solidly pro-immigration speech, flanked by recently naturalized citizens, hours before the president plans to give his own 250th anniversary address at Mt. Rushmore.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a powerful speech on America's founding and the importance of unity and progress.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani argued a true celebration of patriotism should confront both the nation’s ideals and its flaws, in a speech Friday on the eve of America’s 250th…

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a pro-immigration address on Friday marking the eve of the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations, presenting an…

The US president and the mayor of New York both spoke on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, but their messages could not contrast more.