Alex Brandon
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AP
President Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day.
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The fireworks show will also go on, organizers said. Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday had been ordered to seek shelter due to the "severe storms" in the area. -
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The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping. -
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
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