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Washington, July 7 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Monday said the restoration of the White House is a symbol of what he called America’s broader renewal, arguing that the country’s most recognisable building should reflect national strength, history and confidence. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Trump devoted a significant portion of his remarks to the renovation of the White House, describing the work as both a preservation effort and a statement about the country’s future.”We’re putting a lo…

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance used America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday to push back against what he called a “two-dimensional” view of the country, urging Americans to reject narratives centred only on the nation’s failures and instead embrace a shared history of achievement and unity. Aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbour during the US Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration, Vance said the country’s history should be understood through the colle…

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday used the 250th anniversary celebration of the US Navy to deliver a sweeping tribute to American history, military service and national unity, urging Americans to embrace what he called the country’s shared legacy while rejecting narratives focused solely on its flaws.Speaking aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York Harbor, Vance addressed sailors, Marines, Coast Guard personnel, veterans, Gold Star families and international naval rep…

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday evening to mark the eve of the 250th anniversary of American independence, celebrating the nation’s history, praising its founders and launching a forceful attack on communism as he urged Americans to defend what he called the country’s unique identity.Trump described the anniversary as “one of the most extraordinary days in the history of the world” and called the United States “the most successful, mo…

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used the symbolic backdrop of Mount Rushmore on Friday (local time) to pay tribute to four of America’s most influential Presidents, saying they embodied the nation’s founding ideals and calling on Americans to draw inspiration from their leadership as the country marks 250 years of independence.Speaking on the eve of Independence Day, Trump said the nation’s semiquincentennial offered an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of George Washingto…

Washington, May 14 (IANS) The Senate’s conversation about American manufacturing quickly became a broader argument about China, tariffs, technology and the meaning of economic independence, as lawmakers and business leaders debated whether the United States can restore factory production without making life more expensive. At a Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing marking America’s 250th anniversary, Republicans and Democrats sharply disagreed over how to revive domes…