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Trump hails US in 250th anniversary speech
Trump hails US in 250th anniversary speech
After a storm-related delay, Trump delivered a campaign-style speech to mark the country’s 250th anniversary.Politics07/05/2026July 5, 202602:35 min
America’s divided birthday
America’s divided birthday
DW breaks down the messaging, symbolism and politics behind Trump’s Independence Day speech with US analyst Scott Lucas.Politics07/05/2026July 5, 202617:17 min
The moral test US founding father Thomas Jefferson failed?
The moral test US founding father Thomas Jefferson failed?
Historians can’t agree as to whether Thomas Jefferson passed the test set by Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko.History07/04/2026July 4, 2026
Philippines’ 80-year bet on America — was it worth it?
Philippines’ 80-year bet on America — was it worth it?
DW went to Manila and Washington to ask what this long-running partnership delivers — and who pays the price.Politics07/04/2026July 4, 202609:37 min
Iran holds huge funeral for killed supreme leader
Iran holds huge funeral for killed supreme leader
What does Tehran want Washington to see at Khamenei’s huge funeral?Politics07/04/2026July 4, 202617:07 min
Sweltering on the Fourth of July: Heat tests the US at 250
Sweltering on the Fourth of July: Heat tests the US at 250
In some areas in the US, officials have canceled events as temperatures reach dangerous levels.Climate07/03/2026July 3, 202601:28 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight
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Does football need FIFA and its World Cup?
Though the popularity of the World Cup continues to grow, its organizing body has arguably never been less popular.Soccer07/02/2026July 2, 2026
How cryptocurrencies are changing global politics
Donald Trump made over $1 billion from crypto in 2025. The currencies are influencing policy and politicians worldwide.Politics07/01/2026July 1, 2026
US birthright citizenship: What does Trump’s loss mean?
The US Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, leaving US law unchanged.Politics06/30/2026June 30, 2026
How China took over global shipbuilding — and why it matters
China builds over half the world’s ships, far outpacing the United States. DW looks at what this means for global power.Politics06/28/2026June 28, 202608:45 min
Why is the US targeting Germany’s drug industry?
Washington says Europeans pay too little for innovative medicines — and Americans are footing the bill.Business06/27/2026June 27, 2026
Inside Peter Thiel’s secretive elite Dialog club
DW examines whether the billionaire is a contrarian thinker, or part of a wider pattern of elite influence in politics.Politics06/27/2026June 27, 202611:29 minAll content (7990) on this topic
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