Fourth of July

"The American people deserve to know how much of their money the president is spending to turn their July 4th celebration into a de facto campaign rally," Democrats wrote in a letter to the Interior Department.

Americans are expected to spend $6.8 billion on 4th of July cookouts and picnics in 2019.

Celebrate the red, white and blue by saving some green.

Independence Day is observed as a Federal holiday.

The $2.5 million is generally used for repairs at parks across the country, including construction projects, road and bridge repair and rebuilding habitats.

Forget the Hamptons or the crowded East Coast hangouts everyone goes to - this year, spend the summer's most famous long weekend somewhere without the crowds.

Across the nation's capital there are many events and, more importantly, fireworks displays taking place.

"Funds should be directed to the agency's highest needs such as operation of the parks and the maintenance backlog and should not be directed to support political objectives," the organization said.

One of the donors of fireworks to Washington, D.C.'s Fourth of July celebrations said he'd be disappointed if President Donald Trump broke his trust by using the event as a rally.

It all started with the Boston Tea Party.

Americans could end up paying $220 more for flights if they're not coupon-savvy.

"We're appalled that Trump is taking that day to spew his hateful and racist rhetoric," Code Pink co-director Ariel Gold said.

"If this goes well, I think we should follow it with a big party in Times Square the night before New Year's Day," Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said.

"I'm like blown away that people stand on their cars to take pictures with their kids here. That is so cool."

"He doesn't reflect all of our views—and we hope you know that the majority of us are ashamed," Handler said.

"Benedict Arnold is one of my favorite breakfasts," Meyers reads from a book he jokes is written by Trump.

Last week five newspaper staffers were killed at work. Today the survivors are marching "to help Annapolis heal."

Experience the joy of being an American by spending your Wednesday quoting Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson.

True patriots don't fuel racist, religious or ethnic divisions. They aren't homophobic or sexist.

Military families are concerned about everything from Trump's rhetoric to divorce rates.

The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is what Americans know best, but 14 other patriotic events occurred over the years on the same day.

"It's Fourth of July weekend, or, as I call it, Exploding Christmas."

Here are 10 tips to keep your pet safe during the Fourth of July.

Take out a copy of the Declaration of Independence and read it. And start telling stories about our country.

Can fireworks be a legal part of your Independence Day celebration?

Demetrius Nathaniel Pitts allegedly revealed plans to an undercover agent.

New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey expected to hit high temperatures this weekend, with increased humidity.

The Fourth of July brings hot dogs, apple pie, watermelon and gruesome fireworks injuries.

The sky has been lit up on Independence Day since the "illuminations" in 1777.

Only a third of Republicans think that one can criticize the president to non-Americans and still be considered an American patriot.