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LIVE from DC: America turns 250 — Fourth of July celebration updates

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LIVE from DC: America turns 250 — Fourth of July celebration updates

Follow along all day and night for live streams and updates as Washington, D.C. marks America's 250th birthday — from the Great American State Fair and military flyovers to the Salute to America program and fireworks over the National Mall. QUICK LINKS: Download FOX LOCAL app for alerts | July 4th in DC guide: Everything attendees should know | DC public transit guide for July 4 | Road closures & parking restrictions | ‘Salute to America’ fireworks guide: What time, where to watch

July 4, 2026 1:25pm EDT

Washington DC extreme heat wave prompts Fourth of July weather warnings as heat dome intensifies

July 4, 2026 1:04pm EDT

July 4th event updates: Parades canceled across DMV, celebrations delayed

Live Updates

July 4th event updates: Parades canceled across DMV, celebrations delayed

July 4, 2026 11:51am EDT

1 dead in Fourth of July crash in Prince George’s County

July 4, 2026 11:08am EDT

Death investigation in Chantilly after report of early morning Fourth of July shooting

July 4, 2026 10:39am EDT

Bottled water available free at Freedom 250 Salute to America event inside secure zone

July 4, 2026 8:19am EDT

National News

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.

July 4, 2026 10:34am EDT

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag

July 4, 2026 10:33am EDT

4th of July deals and freebies

July 4, 2026 9:24am EDT

July 4th: What's open and closed

July 4, 2026 8:41am EDT

Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?

July 3, 2026 3:23pm EDT

Brazil, Norway round of 16 preview: World Cup knockout clash in New York New Jersey Stadium

July 3, 2026 2:52pm EDT

Sports

Fans file lawsuit against StubHub over World Cup ticket cancellations

StubHub is facing a lawsuit from fans who are accusing the online ticket marketplace of not fulfilling their ticket request to attend the World Cup.

July 3, 2026 1:44pm EDT

Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000

July 3, 2026 11:41am EDT

France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet

July 3, 2026 11:31am EDT

How Taylor Swift changed the NFL—and how the NFL changed Taylor Swift

July 3, 2026 10:40am EDT

Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'

July 2, 2026 12:52pm EDT

Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?

July 2, 2026 8:33am EDT

Politics

Mitch McConnell still hospitalized over 2 weeks after 911 call for ‘unconscious’ patient

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.

July 3, 2026 11:25am EDT

Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change

July 3, 2026 10:00am EDT

Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order

July 2, 2026 8:18pm EDT

Virginia locks in timeline for 2027 retail marijuana market

July 1, 2026 6:36pm EDT

Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul

July 1, 2026 4:25pm EDT

Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases

July 1, 2026 2:20pm EDT

Good Day DC

City of Alexandria talks celebrations

Mayor Gaskins joined Fox 5 DC.

July 4, 2026 10:40am EDT

Milk & Honey celebrates America's 250th

July 4, 2026 10:17am EDT

Milk and Honey celebrates Independence Day

July 4, 2026 10:05am EDT

Smithsonian National Museum of American History celebrates American

July 4, 2026 10:01am EDT

Small business helps celebrate America's 250th

July 4, 2026 9:53am EDT

DC Fire and EMS talks about July 4th safety

July 4, 2026 9:48am EDT

Health

Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself

The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.

July 4, 2026 9:24am EDT

Medicare patients could save $1.1 billion under new Trump rule

July 3, 2026 1:31pm EDT

FDA authorizes 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to be marketed with modified risk claim

July 2, 2026 7:41pm EDT

5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years

July 2, 2026 5:03pm EDT

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

July 2, 2026 1:53pm EDT

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face

July 2, 2026 12:03pm EDT

Entertainment

Who is the 'redhead named Abigail,' Taylor Swift's high school BFF?

Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

July 3, 2026 7:58pm EDT

New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says

July 3, 2026 7:50pm EDT

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: A timeline of their relationship through the years

July 3, 2026 4:17pm EDT

The last time MSG hosted a wedding, 4,000 people got married

July 3, 2026 2:54pm EDT

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce wedding guest list: Here's who may be invited

July 3, 2026 2:25pm EDT

The most expensive celebrity weddings ever – and where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could rank

July 3, 2026 12:23pm EDT

Money

Alibaba agrees to pay $600 million to settle illegal drug lawsuit

Alibaba reached a massive financial settlement with the U.S. government to resolve accusations that the company allowed the sale and importation of illegal pharmaceuticals and medical equipment on its major platforms.

July 3, 2026 3:20pm EDT