Independence Day

It’s Independence Day, and NTD reporters are checking out the celebrations up and down California. Parades, music, and red, white, and blue festivities filled city streets. We have a Fourth of July special for you, including the origin of “The Star Spangled Banner.” The Riverside County district attorney is seeking the death penalty for a […]

Tensions run high in the West Bank as Israel cracks down on a refugee camp in Jenin that Israeli Defense Forces call “the hornets’ nest.” With Independence Day upon us, many will be heading outdoors for family get-togethers, barbecues, and fireworks. We take a look at what the weather forecast calls for—sunscreen or rain boots. […]

Some cities across the United States have opted for a different kind of 4th of July celebration this year. Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boulder, Colorado, will be featuring their first drone shows as opposed to the traditional firework displays, in an attempt to offer a safer alternative to fireworks. According to Salt Lake City […]

Come join us Saturday and Sunday, July 1–2, for the America the Beautiful Festival—The Sound of Liberty (AmericaTheBeautifulFestival.com) presented by The Epoch Times and New Century! Enjoy our two-day all-star music lineup, featuring Zach Myers of Shinedown, Platinum Country Singer Julie Roberts, and Billboard Top Ten Recording Artist Danny Griego! Plus, a spectacular fireworks display […]

Come join us Saturday and Sunday, July 1–2, for the America the Beautiful Festival—The Sound of Liberty (AmericaTheBeautifulFestival.com) presented by The Epoch Times and New Century! Enjoy our two-day all-star music lineup, featuring Zach Myers of Shinedown, Platinum Country Singer Julie Roberts, and Billboard Top Ten Recording Artist Danny Griego! Plus, a spectacular fireworks display […]

Police have captured the suspect of the 4th of July parade shooting in Illinois and have him in custody. In the city of Chicago alone, 71 people were shot and 8 killed over the weekend, but the politics are being focused on the 4th of July shooting that took place in Chicago’s affluent suburb where […]

An eventful Supreme Court term has come to an end with two more major decisions—one dealing a blow to the Biden administration, the other scoring a win. How will they impact climate and immigration policies, and the lives of Americans? Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first black woman to be sworn in as a […]

Fireworks will soon light up the night sky as the nation celebrates Independence Day. But with high-powered flammable and explosive entertainment, naturally comes the risk of injury and fires. NTD spoke to a member of the Los Angeles County Fire Department about how to keep oneself and others safe.

46 suspected illegal immigrants were found dead in a truck trailer abandoned in Texas. 16 survivors — hot to the touch — were brought to the hospital suffering from heat stroke and exhaustion.

Three people are dead and at least 50 were injured in an Amtrak train derailment in Missouri on Monday. Federal Railroad Administration staff are en route to support the investigation.

Independence day long weekend is almost here. But long delays and cancellations are proving costly for the airline industry.

46 suspected illegal immigrants were found dead in a truck trailer abandoned in Texas. 16 survivors—hot to the touch—were brought to the hospital suffering from heat stroke and exhaustion. Three people are dead and at least 50 were injured in an Amtrak train derailment in Missouri on Monday. Federal Railroad Administration staff are en route […]

This year, some communities will use drones instead of fireworks to create a celebratory display, come Independence Day. It’s a trend gaining momentum due to safety concerns, especially concerning wildfires.

Gun violence increased in the United States over the July 4th weekend—more deaths, more injuries, and more mass shootings. It’s now the most deadly weekend this year.

The White House celebrated the nation’s 245th birthday with a party and fireworks displays. President Joe Biden told the crowd that America is coming back together. Some prominent Republicans had a different message.

Macy’s famous fireworks display returns, sending up a dazzling display over the Big Apple. New Yorkers got to enjoy an almost 30-minute spectacle.

And demolition crews took down the Florida condo that had partially collapsed. What made them take it down so soon? And what does it mean for search and rescue efforts?

Independence Day fireworks celebrations lit up the National Mall in Washington on July 4. Photos

The weather on the Fourth of July will either be too wet, too hot, or too dry, depending on location, as many people look to get outside and celebrate Independence Day for the first time in two years. The South has been one area that has been consistently inundated with rain during the last few […]

President Trump orders the design of a new park to feature statues of prominent U.S. history-makers, members of the U.S. Armed Forces sent out 4th of July greetings from their stations around the world, and New York City kicked off an Independence Day tradition complete with hot dogs and new virus protection measures.

In a speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of July 4, President Donald Trump celebrated America’s heritage and echoed the values, ideals and freedoms enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, while calling on patriots to stand up to “cancel culture” and what he calls “a new far-left fascism.”