White House spokesperson said Trump "continues to proudly lead a renewal of national pride and patriotism during our historic semiquincentennial celebration."

Writer Rob Lockwood urged Trump to rename the nation's language from "English" to "American" ahead of the country's 250th anniversary celebration.

King Charles III addressed the US Congress, marking 250 years since US independence and highlighting UK US ties amid political uncertainty and unrest.

A Gettysburg home will be transported in order to clear a space for a park commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding. Wolfe House & Building Movers will be relocating a house in Gettysburg,