Pride in being an American continues to drop: Poll
A new Gallup poll shows a record-low 58% of American adults say they are extremely or very proud to be American. This drop is mostly led by people who identify as Democrats or Independents. Not so proud to be an American The poll shows that 58% is down nine percentage points from a year ago […]
As vet bills rise, more Americans are turning down treatment for their pets
Veterinary care is increasingly out of reach for many Americans, according to a recent Gallup survey of 2,500 cat and dog owners. The survey found just over half of respondents had not taken their pets to the veterinarian in the past year, even when care was needed or recommended. Gen Z, Black and Hispanic pet […]
Pentagon deploys 200 Marines to Florida ICE sites
The U.S. military has deployed approximately 200 Marines to Florida to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with non-enforcement duties. The move is part of a broader mobilization of up to 700 Department of Defense personnel authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to support ICE operations in Florida, Louisiana and Texas. The Marines are […]
White House to host UFC fight? Trump unveils plan for America250
President Donald Trump said Thursday, July 3, he plans to host a UFC championship fight on the White House grounds next year as part of the America250 celebrations. Speaking at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Trump told supporters the event would coincide with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He described the bout as […]
Trump kicks off yearlong celebration for America’s 250th birthday
President Donald Trump officially kicked off a yearlong celebration to mark 250 years of American independence. He opened the celebrations while speaking at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. President Donald Trump in Iowa The president spoke in a state that voted for him in each of the last three elections. “We will be […]
Best and worst cities for Fourth of July celebrations according to WalletHub
More than 72 million Americans travel for the Fourth of July holiday, according to AAA, and WalletHub released a list of the best and worst places to travel to celebrate America’s birthday. It looked at the top 100 cities when it comes to population in a quest to discover “the best and cheapest places to […]
Trump increases fees for foreign visitors to US National Parks
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, July 3, raising entrance fees to U.S. national parks for foreign tourists. The Trump administration said the added revenue would be used to improve infrastructure and access for visitors across the National Park System. During a rally on Thursday, Trump said the fee for foreign visitors […]
US Supreme Court won’t take up case over Montana abortion consent law
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case over Montana’s abortion law. Under the law, parents would have to give consent for a minor to get an abortion. The law, which was put in place in 2013 but never took effect because the state’s supreme court ruled it unconstitutional, says doctors cannot […]
Deadly flood prompts evacuations in Texas on Fourth of July
An emergency situation unfolded in Texas on the Fourth of July as deadly flooding brought on by torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to quickly rise. Deaths were reported in Kerr County, and water submerged roads in Kerrville, a town of 25,000 around 60 miles northwest of San Antonio, officials said. ‘Catastrophic flooding’ “This is […]