President Trump sidestepped a congressional commission and formed his own group to plan the festivities. The result is a deeply partisan celebration, disgruntled celebrities and plenty of confusion.

To mark America's Semiquincentennial, TIME is asking 250 experts to tell us about something that captures the essence of American life today. How Shepard Fairey Created TIME's 'Our America' Cover The ...

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence boldly heralded the birth of the United States of America — a new nation founded on the democratic promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ...

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What would George Washington think of America today? Mount Vernon, the home of our nation's first president, is the most-visited historic house in the U.S. But what do Americans visiting Mount Vernon ...

America released details of its 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran. Terms include an end to fighting in Lebanon, the creation of a $300bn fund for Iran’s “reconstruction and economic ...

Donald Trump said America’s memorandum of understanding with Iran will ensure Iran never develops a nuclear weapon, without specifying how. At a G7 meeting in France, he also said he will allow ...