In Southern California's Tehrangeles, business owners feel the effects of the travel ban, sanctions and increasing White House threats of war against Iran.
July 4 in Washington, D.C., was marked by an increased military presence. NPR's Noel King speaks with retired Lt. Gen. David Barno about the military's involvement in the event.
Immigration authorities say the "Remain in Mexico" program is helping to limit the number of migrants crossing the U.S. border. But critics say migrant families are being separated under the program.
To keep teens away after closing hours, Philadelphia has installed sonic devices in parks. They are noisemakers that mostly the young hear and have been banned elsewhere.
Washington observers wondered if the president would take the highly-publicized remarks into politics, but instead he highlighted the military and implored Americans to "stay true to our cause."
People decked out in red, white and blue celebrated in the rain during the National Independence Day Parade. There were also demonstrators, drummers and a whole lot of flags.
President Trump is adding to the holiday festivities with military vehicles, flyovers and a nationally televised speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Critics say he's turning the celebration into a political event.