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Trump said he wants the card to be held in front of more than 20,000 people as part of a celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.

More than 1,200 cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far this year. NBC News is updating case totals every week.

Chestnut, 41, consumed 70 1/2 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, falling short of his record of 76 wieners and buns set on July 4, 2021.

Sources said three young stabbing victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Plus, a military analysis contradicts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reason for halting a U.S. weapons shipment to Ukraine, sources said.

Preston Damsky, who has spouted antisemitic rhetoric on social media, said his family lineage doesn't have an impact on his thinking.

The military controls about 5% of Hawaii's land, including bases for all branches.

Dr. Neha Gupta said her daughter was found unresponsive in a pool, authorities said. The medical examiner's office said she appeared to have been smothered.

With a narrow vote, the House passed the Trump tax and spending bill in a major win for the President. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries set the record for longest House floor speech as he decried the bill today, but Republicans are celebrating their victory. President Trump says he will sign the bill tomorrow, the 4th of July. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

At least three were in critical condition in connection with the Wednesday night shooting in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.

The Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” makes huge changes to Medicaid, including rolling out work requirements nationwide for the first time.