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America250 launches 100-day countdown to nation’s 250th birthday with nationwide celebrations planned. The group leading the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration has unveiled an ambitious nationwide plan marking the countdown to July 4, 2026. America250 announced the official 100-day countdown to the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing, outlining a series of events designed to engage Americans across the country. Central to the effort is “America’s Block Party,” a coordinated, coast-to-coast celebration set for July 3 and 4. Organizers say it aims to be the largest synchronized Fourth of July event in U.S. history, blending live events with a shared national broadcast experience. Five cities have been selected to host the first wave of major celebrations. In Times Square, the iconic New Year’s Eve ball will drop on July 3 for the first time in its 120-year history outside of December 31, marking the transition into Independence Day. A large-scale concert is planned at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, expected to draw tens of thousands of attendees and a national livestream audience. In Milwaukee, the annual Summerfest will serve as an official host site, featuring a full day of performances from major artists. A festival at Fort Campbell will highlight military families and include live music and public events expected to draw large crowds. Meanwhile, Charleston plans a waterfront Independence Day celebration, including a large-scale fireworks display. Organizers say Americans who cannot attend in person will still be able to participate by hosting local gatherings or tuning in through a nationwide audio experience. iHeartMedia has been named the official audio partner and will provide a synchronized broadcast connecting celebrations across the country. Music is expected to play a central role in the semiquincentennial programming. A new version of the song “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang, produced by Emilio Estefan, will be released as part of a broader “America’s Soundtrack” initiative featuring artists from multiple genres. The organization is also introducing “Giving Fourth,” a national campaign encouraging charitable donations and volunteerism on Independence Day. Leaders say the goal is to make July 4, 2026, the largest single day of giving in U.S. history. Additional programming will extend beyond concerts and celebrations. Major League Baseball is planning games across the country on July 4, while a ceremonial time capsule will be displayed in Philadelphia before being sealed for 250 years. In New York Harbor, more than 40 tall ships are expected to arrive as part of a multi-day public event, and a large-scale commemorative installation is planned in Washington, D.C. America250 officials say more host cities and event details will be announced in the coming months as preparations continue for the historic milestone.

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Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, as President Donald Trump weighs his next steps in the war against Iran. Reuters first reported on March 18 that Trump's administration was considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East, a move that would expand options to include the deployment of forces ?inside Iranian territory. The paratroopers, based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, add to the thousands of additional sailors, Marines and Special Operations forces sent to the region. Over the weekend, about 2,500 Marines arrived in the Middle East. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, did not say specifically where the soldiers were deploying to, but the move was expected. The additional Army soldiers include elements of the 82nd Airborne Division headquarters, some logistics and other support, and one brigade combat team. No decision has been made to send troops into Iran, but they will build up capacity for potential future operations in the region, one of the sources said. OPTIONS FOR TRUMP The soldiers could be used for several purposes in the Iran war, including an attempt to seize Kharg Island, the hub for 90% of Iran's oil exports. Earlier this month, Reuters reported there had been discussions within the Trump administration about an operation to take the island. Such a move would be highly risky, since Iran can reach the island with missiles and drones. Reuters has previously reported the administration has discussed using ground forces inside Iran to extract highly enriched uranium, though that option could mean U.S. troops deeper inside Iran for potentially longer periods of time, trying to dig out material that is deep underground. The internal Trump administration discussions have also included potentially putting U.S. troops inside Iran to secure safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. While that mission would be accomplished primarily through air and naval forces, it could also mean deploying U.S. troops to Iran's shoreline. Trump said on Monday the United States was in ?talks with a "more reasonable regime" to end ?the war in Iran, but repeated his warning to Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or risk U.S. attacks on its oil wells ?and power plants. Any use of U.S. ground troops - even for a limited mission - could pose significant political risks for Trump, given low ?American public ?support for the Iran campaign and Trump's own pre-election promises to avoid entangling the ?U.S. in new Middle East conflicts. Since operations started on February 28, the U.S. has carried out strikes against more than 11,000 targets. More than 300 U.S. troops have been injured and 13 service members have been killed as part of Operation Epic Fury.

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The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country following the Trump administration’s ouster of then-President Nicolas Maduro in early January. The State Department announced Monday that it had resumed normal operations at the embassy in Caracas — which had been in need of significant repair, including remediation from mold — after a seven-year closure that began during President Donald Trump’s first term. A small team of U.S. diplomats, based in neighboring Colombia, has been working in Caracas for more than a month and hosted a flag-raising ceremony on March 14, but the embassy itself had not yet been reopened until Monday. “The resumption of operations at U.S. Embassy Caracas is a key milestone in implementing the president’s three phase plan for Venezuela and will strengthen our ability to engage directly with Venezuela’s interim government, civil society, and the private sector,” the State Department said in a statement. It said the move marked “a new chapter in our diplomatic presence in Venezuela.” Work to restore the consular section of the embassy, where Americans and Venezuelans must go for passport and visa services, is not yet complete, and those seeking assistance still need to contact the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, the department said.

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A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta returned to the airport in Sao Paulo shortly after takeoff on Sunday night due to a mechanical issue with the aircraft's left engine, the airline said in a statement released on Monday. The airplane, an Airbus A330-300 carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew members, landed safely and was met by airport rescue and firefighting teams, the company added. Delta did not provide further details about the incident, but a report from local outlet G1, showing a passenger-made video from inside the jet, said the aircraft's left engine exploded seconds after takeoff. G1 also said the incident caused delays for other flights out of the Sao Paulo International Airport, which did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

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The Comal County Sheriff's Office in Texas reports one person is injured and the suspect is dead after a school shooting Monday morning at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde. The Sheriff's Office says a teacher was shot by a student and has been taken to a San Antonio hospital. The suspected shooter was a 15-year-old male who died at the scene. The school was placed on lockdown. Students were safely transported to Bulverde Middle School. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to students at this time.

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Faith & Freedom 250 - Episode 15: The 1962 Supreme Court Decision That Banned School Prayer Courtesy of The Herzog Foundation.

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Iran says it is ready to respond to any U.S. ground attack, accusing Washington of planning a land assault even as talks are underway. Regional powers, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, met in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. More talks are expected on Monday. The conflict, now in its second month, has disrupted global energy supplies and killed thousands. Israel has launched over 140 air strikes on central and western Iran in the past 24 hours, targeting missile sites and storage facilities. A missile or debris struck a chemical plant near Beer Sheva in southern Israel, while another landed near homes, injuring 11 people. Major facilities in Bahrain and the UAE have also been damaged, with the UAE seeking reparations and guarantees against further attacks. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis recently launched their first attacks on Israel, raising concerns about the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Thousands of U.S. Marines have arrived in the Middle East, with reports that the Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations in Iran. President Donald Trump faces a choice between negotiating a ceasefire or escalating militarily, a decision that could further affect his approval ratings. Washington reportedly offered a 15-point ceasefire plan, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, but Tehran has rejected the proposal and submitted its own.

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President Donald Trump showed off new renderings of the White House ballroom, calling it a long-awaited project and emphasizing that all costs are being covered by himself and private donors, with no government money involved. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump described the ballroom as “the same height as the White House” and said it will accommodate large gatherings, including visits from foreign dignitaries like China’s President Xi. He also noted that a “massive” military complex is being built underneath the ballroom. The project has faced legal and political hurdles, including a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation alleging that required reviews and public input were bypassed. A federal judge is expected to decide by the end of March whether to issue an injunction to halt construction. No official completion date has been set, though the White House says it will be finished well before the end of Trump’s term. The ballroom will feature high-grade, bullet-proof glass and a drone-proof roof, the president added.

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President Donald Trump said Sunday that negotiations with Iran are progressing “extremely well,” with Tehran preparing to allow oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Iran initially sent eight tankers, then added two more, and on Sunday gave 20 additional tankers carrying oil, describing the move as “out of a sign of respect.” He said the transit is set to begin Monday morning. “I would only say that we're doing extremely well in that negotiation, but you never know with Iran, because we negotiate with them and then we always have to blow them up,” Trump added. The remarks follow his statement on March 26 that Iran was permitting 10 oil tankers to transit the key global shipping route as a goodwill gesture. The president has been pushing Iran to agree to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and limit its nuclear program. Earlier, on March 24, Trump hinted that Iran had made an “expensive, energy-related concession,” though he did not provide details at the time.

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President Donald Trump has ordered emergency pay for Transportation Security Administration officers who have been working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown. Despite the move, airports across the country are still advising travelers to arrive several hours early due to persistent long security lines. Officials say it remains unclear how quickly the pay order will ease delays. Federal immigration officers brought in to assist TSA operations could remain in place until staffing levels return to normal, as airports prepare for a busy travel period with spring break and holiday travel underway.

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President Donald Trump is escalating rhetoric against Iran, warning of potential strikes on key civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached soon. In a social media post, Trump said his administration is in “serious discussions” with what he described as a “new and more reasonable regime,” but cautioned that military action remains on the table. He specifically threatened to target Iran’s electric generating plants, oil wells, and Kharg Island — and even suggested desalination facilities could be hit if talks fall apart. Trump also demanded that the Strait of Hormuz remain open to shipping, calling it a key condition in ongoing negotiations. The comments come as tensions remain high in the region, despite signs of progress in early ceasefire talks. Experts warn any strike on critical infrastructure could have widespread humanitarian and economic consequences.

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