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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1949, Walt Kuhn, American painter and academic (born 1877) passed away. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump says Walmart, at his request, is lowering some prices to celebrate U.S. semiquincentennial
The retailer said it was cutting prices for corn, cherries, ground beef and products made by Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo.
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Us Weekly
· Jul 2, 2026
Nordstrom Dropped New Deals Ahead of the Fourth of July — Up to 75% Off
Sure, we’re coming up on America’s 250th birthday, but we’re also celebrating all the historic sales that are going on right now. But if we’re being honest, not many retailers are hosting a July fashion sale quite like Nordstrom. The go-to retailer dropped new markdowns on over 6,000 items, and we’re shopping accordingly. With prices []
DNyuz
· Jul 10, 2026
Walmart denies Trump’s claim that he pressured them into price cuts
President Donald Trump boasted that he pressured Walmart into lowering their prices in honor of America’s 250th anniversary — but that’s not true, the company stated. According to The Bulwark’s Catherine Rampell, “Earlier this week Walmart found itself enlisted in when President Trump posted that at his administration’s ‘request to celebrate our great Country’s []
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 8, 2026
How Trump politicized America's 250th birthday
For the past few weeks, visitors have flocked to the National Mall for the Great American State Fair, part of the celebration marking the nation's 250th anniversary. But in this milestone year, President Trump's approach to commemorating the anniversary has injected a more partisan tone into events meant to bring Americans together. Liz Landers reports from the fair.
Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump ruins everything
While the reality TV version of Donald Trump would have put on the best semiquincentennial celebration ever, the real one is putting on a combination of banal partisan rally and D- underfunded county fair: I stopped by the Great American State Fair on Tuesday. The website listed the day’s theme as “Innovation, Technology Progress.” [] The post Trump ruins everything appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
The Daily Wire
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump Takes Credit After ‘Truly Patriotic’ Retail Giant Slashes Prices On Summer Items
President Donald Trump took credit for Walmart cutting prices on summer staples like ground beef and corn on the cob as he continues to pitch his economic message ahead of the midterm elections. Trump said Monday that the price cuts were made at his administration’s request and praised the retail giant as a “truly patriotic ...
Iran Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
Walmart to drop prices on ground beef and other items; Trump claims credit for cuts
Washington, DC [US], July 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced on Monday (local time) that retail giant Walmart will significantly reduce prices on ground beef and various other commodities. The move comes after the Trump administration requested the company to implement cuts in alignment with the United States' 250th independence celebrations.Taking to Truth Social, Trump expressed his appreciation for
Irish Star
· Jul 3, 2026
Great American State Fair visitors stretchered off as 'at least 7 people' pass out in extreme heat
Trump's Great American State Fair, a weeks-long celebration of America's 250th birthday on the National Mall in Washington DC, has been postponed
Associated Press
· Jun 24, 2026
LIVE: Trump hosts ‘The Great American State Fair’ for America’s 250th anniversary
Watch live from Washington as President Donald Trump hosts the Great American State Fair Kick-Off Celebration on the National Mall ahead of America's 250th birthday. #trump
E! Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: Everything You Need to Know
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· Jun 21, 2026
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Fox Business
· Jul 6, 2026
Walmart, Sam's Club slash prices on thousands of products as Trump says move came at his request
President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Walmart summer price cuts were initiated at his administration's request to celebrate the country's 250th birthday.
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· Jun 26, 2026
Prediction: Walmart Will Rejoin the $1 Trillion Club by 2027. Here's Why It's a Great Buy Now.
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Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
Walz swipes at Freedom 250 by calling Minnesota event ‘America’s real state fair’
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) took aim Monday at President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 Great American State Fair, calling it a shadow of Minnesota’s. “America’s real state fair starts August 27,” Walz said in an X post. “Plan accordingly and thank you for your attention to this matter.” Trump’s 16-day Great American State Fair celebrates the []
The Independent
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump cashed in with 327 stock purchases just before he sent the market soaring by pausing tariffs: disclosure
The purchases were made on April 8, 2025, six days after Trump initiated a global trade war and day before he posted on Truth Social: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!”
South Africa Today
· Jul 5, 2026
America’s 250th Birthday: Mount Rushmore Festivities Kick Off as Taylor Swift Weds Travis Kelce
MOUNT RUSHMORE, South Dakota — As the United States officially begins celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the nation’s focus is split between historic Mount Rushmore festivities and a highly publicized celebrity wedding. President Donald Trump is set to deliver a landmark address in South Dakota to mark the semiquincentennial, while Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially []
Inc.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Walmart Just Made a Welcome Announcement, and Customers Will Be Very Happy
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Wonkette
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump Having The Great American State Fair/4th Of July/America's 250th Birthday He Deserves
Oh man, this weekend is going to be humiliating.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 10, 2026
White House Melts Down After Trump Humiliation
Umit Bektas/ReutersThe White House has gone into full defense mode after Donald Trump was found taking credit for price cuts that had nothing to do with him.On Monday, the 80-year-old president posted on Truth Social that Walmart would be “lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration’s request,” including cutting the cost of beef by 15 percent as part of the country’s 250th birthday celebrations.Trump took a victory lap, praising the announcement as a “huge deal” for millions of Americans suffering through a cost-of-living crisis. The president’s second term has been dogged by high food prices, despite Trump making lowering them a central pledge of his 2024 campaign.Read more at The Daily Beast.
The Japan Times
· Jul 4, 2026
U.S. turns 250 with Trump center stage
The birthday was marked with parades, flyovers and fireworks to come, as President Donald Trump stamped his mark on the landmark anniversary.
BoingBoing
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump's "Great American" state fair opens with busted rides and a cow named Melania
The Great American State Fair, Trump's 16-day National Mall celebration of America's 250th birthday, reportedly began with empty stalls, electrical chaos, and a cow named Melania, which may be the most honest exhibit the administration has produced all year. Adding to that, the centerpiece Ferris wheel offering free rides with views of the mall, operated only intermittently due to a faulty generator, with workers acknowledging the ride's unreliability as frustrated fairgoers waited in line. — Read the rest The post Trump's Great American state fair opens with busted rides and a cow named Melania appeared first on Boing Boing.
Wired
· Jun 23, 2026
14 Walmart Deals We Like Better Than That Other Sale Happening Right Now
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· Jun 30, 2026
My Happy Shopping Day
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The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
Walmart statement silent on any Trump role in reducing prices
While President Trump said Monday that Walmart was lowering prices at his administration’s request, the company’s announcement on the matter made no mention of the president’s role in the change. Walmart said Monday it is lowering prices this summer on groceries, household essentials, outdoor items, toys and apparel. The lower prices are “designed to help customers...
Cosmopolitan
· Jun 25, 2026
Prime Day Is Almost Over—but These Impossibly Chic Fashion Deals Are Still Worth Shopping
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NBC News
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump uses America’s 250 speech to honor military heroes and also push political agendas
President Trump concluded the semiquincentennial celebration by reflecting on the nation's history, honoring veterans and pushing his political agenda during his address at the Salute to America event. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports on key points from the president's speech.
The Week
· Jun 30, 2026
America’s contentious birthday
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Brisbane Times
· Jul 5, 2026
US 4th of July celebrations LIVE updates: Trump delivers speech late after Washington event postponed by storm, upending America’s 250th anniversary celebration
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· Jul 1, 2026
US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew N. American trade pact
Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest – and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle. It adds up. The United States trades 1.9 trillion a year — 5 billion a day — worth of [] The post US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew N. American trade pact appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump says Walmart will lower prices on many products
President Donald Trump on Monday that retailer Walmart has agreed to lower prices on many of its products after a request made by his administration to coincide with the country’s 250th anniversary. Trump said Walmart will be dropping prices on a pound of ground beef by “almost” 15. “This is a huge deal for the []...Click to read more
Fortune
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump said Walmart cut prices at his request, but the company didn’t credit the president in its decision as Trump fights off inflation backlash
Walmart has benefited in part from higher inflation under Trump, as consumers have turned to its stores and website in search of lower prices.
ZDNet
· Jun 22, 2026
Walmart's Prime Day sale is here: Up to 50% off laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more
Beat the Prime Day rush: Walmart's massive rival sale is here, with great deals on 4K smart TVs, Apple tech, and laptops live now. Shop the best discounts.
ArcaMax
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump claims credit for Walmart's latest price reductions
President Donald Trump praised Walmart Inc. for lowering prices on some products on Monday and urged other retailers to follow suit, touting the move as a boon to US consumers. “I have just been informed that one of the biggest, best, and ...
Times of India
· Jul 3, 2026
Is July 3 a federal holiday? What is open and closed on Friday ahead of Fourth of July
As the United States gears up for its 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the preceding Friday, July 3, will be observed as a federal holiday. While most retail stores and postal services will operate normally, banks will be open with potential adjusted hours. The stock market, however, will be closed. State DMVs and city offices will see varied closures, so checking local schedules is advised.
CNN
· Jun 25, 2026
Trump kicks off 'Great American State Fair'
President Donald Trump hosted the opening ceremony for the “Great American State Fair” on the National Mall marking America’s 250th anniversary. #trump #nationalmall #cnn
Mindanao Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Go all out on 7-Eleven’s biggest birthday blowout of the year with exclusive promos, e-raffle prizes, and up to 50% off on over 400 items
IT’S THAT time of the year again for a birthday bash like no other. The most awaited 7-Eleven Day is here, and it’s the gift that keeps on giving as
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jun 22, 2026
Dollar General's New Pricing - Good News for Louisiana Shoppers
Dollar General's New Pricing - Good News for Louisiana Shoppers
Powerline
· Jul 4, 2026
America at a Crossroads
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Fox News
· Jun 23, 2026
America 250 Amazon Prime Day deals: Up to 40% off patriotic hats, tees, flags and more
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Variety
· Jul 3, 2026
Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair Postponed Due to Extreme Heat
Yet another wrinkle has appeared in President Donald Trump’s plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. On Friday afternoon, the Great American State Fair was forced to temporarily shut down due to extreme heat in the D.C. area. “Due to the heat, and in coordination with public safety officials, the Great American State Fair will be []
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