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Attorney General Bill Barr clashed with Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday over accusations that he is carrying out President Trump's political wishes, as he appeared for a long-awaiting hearing where tensions also flared over protests and riots following George Floyd's death in police custody.The highly anticipated hearing, originally scheduled for 10 a.m. local time, was delayed after…

President Donald Trump on Saturday criticized American progressives, protesters and the media as he celebrated the Fourth of July with a "Salute to America" on the White House South Lawn.He continued the attack he started Friday night at the foot of Mount Rushmore, portraying those protesting the death of George Floyd and toppling monuments as…

The Declaration of Independence, submitted to the Continental Congress on June 28, 1776, approved on July 2 and declared on July 4, is the document in which the 13 American colonies formally stated their independence from Great Britain and set forth the ideas upon which the U.S. government would be based.It is reproduced in its entirety below (courtesy…

President Trump on Friday will travel to Mount Rushmore to mark the start of Independence Day weekend with a firework display -- coming at a time of vigorous national debate over America’s history, and when the South Dakota landmark is under renewed scrutiny by activists.Trump is expected to speak at the event, and more than…

Christi Grimm testifies during a remote hearing of the House Oversight Committee. | House Television via AP The health department's top watchdog vowed to Congress on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's moves to fire or replace inspectors general — including his recent effort to effectively oust her — would not affect more than a dozen…