President Joe Biden marks US Independence Day with upbeat message on pandemic, but warns new variants pose risks.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hosting military families and essential workers on the White House's South Lawn.

Best Buy's 4th of July Sale is on, dropping prices on video games for Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation, plus TVs, laptops, hard drives, and more.

U.S. consumers already grappling with surging prices for air fares, rental cars and some hotels this Independence Day holiday weekend have another headache to add to the list: the cost of fireworks.

Biden is proclaiming “a summer of freedom” to celebrate Americans resuming their pre-pandemic lives.

The annual fireworks display on the National Mall will go ahead this July 4 as the United States recovers from the coronavirus pandemic that has nixed large gatherings for more than a year.

President Joe Biden plans to host a White House July Fourth celebration despite the U.S. not on track to meet his goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by then.

President Joe Biden wants to imbue Independence Day with new meaning this year by encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy after 16 months of coronavirus pandemic disruption

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President Donald Trump's administration has put special law enforcement teams in place to protect monuments it believes could be vandalized by protesters over the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump's administration has put special law enforcement teams in place to protect monuments it believes could be vandalized by protesters over the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday.

RT @ihyomeo: i know we haven’t spoke in a while but it’s July 4th and the fireworks reminded me of the spark we once had. The USA deserves…

RT @JannScottTonite: Well, of course #Boulder set off fireworks on rainy 4th of July! https://t.co/RupyBIoTUV

Was hoping to post yesterday but I still have ahorrendous internet link & it took ALL DAY to upload a 20 minute vid!! It'll soon be sorted. Meanwhile I made a vid of the July 4th fireworks at #Columbia #Maryland. @VisitHoCoMD @MarylandDNR #LivEForTheStory https://t.co/11oOvXeXdz

Heard about 3-4 fireworks go off today, Happy 4th of July everybody!

https://t.co/oWkXcvPnhi An idea I have for the macys fireworks show ....in NYC. 4th of July show. - songs include the wizard and I from the wiz, Jay Z - empire state of mind, Taylor Swift - Welcome to New York , to name a few. @newyorkcity

Omfg why on earth are people setting off fireworks right now…1) it’s past 4th of July and 2) it’s not even dark out!

RT @JaymesRomero: Happy 4th of July everyone! Make sure not to start fireworks directly next to flammable objects!

RT @HankJr: No sparklers at "Bocephus Fireworks Stand!" Just the Man of Steel with the Real Deal. Hope everyone had a great July 4th celebr…

RT @HankJr: No sparklers at "Bocephus Fireworks Stand!" Just the Man of Steel with the Real Deal. Hope everyone had a great July 4th celebr…

RT @BaseballQuotes1: There was only one night game a year. On the 4th of July, the whole sky would brighten up with fireworks, giving us ju…

Police K9 Found Dead After Bolting From Handler's Home During 4th Of July Fireworks https://t.co/mYCm4C7Itv https://t.co/YPD2NL8YYr

when my mom is out of town, she has a deep fear of her house burning down due to fireworks on the 4th of July despite her house never having burned down

RT @LakotaMan1: So, Trump loving Governor Kristi Noem (R) South Dakota (occupied Lakota territory) requested to shoot 4th of July fireworks…

You wanted fireworks happy 4th of July https://t.co/xLsuFJ3onr

We had a great week before the 4th of July ! Caves & fireworks https://t.co/achAoyLPDi

I can’t wait for 4th of July. She bout to be bustin like them fireworks fr

Neighbors are setting off fireworks again, while I’m trying to sleep. Their clocks must be ahead 2 weeks if they’re celebrating 4th of July, can’t complain.

RT @Null_Tees: The Shark of Independence Funny 4th of July Week T-shirt! If you're a fan of Fireworks, America AND Sharks...this is for you…

Opening a bottle of champagne has become as annoying a social media trend as fireworks on the 4th of July

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RT @VisitHudsonNJ: Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July in @JerseyCity with the Street Festival from Noon to 10 pm and Fireworks beginnin…

And fireworks for the 4th of July have began on this 20th day of June in Binghampton. Help us all!

.@BigReidRadio just stepped into the studio! Ready to get your night started! 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Tix coming up before 8pm! Music from @iamdoechii @taylorswift13 @DUALIPA @justinbieber and more otw! https://t.co/9srLgIRqLe

I've been going to sit outside Arlington Park for 4th of July fireworks for 20 years. The thought of it not being there anymore is breaking my heart. i hate the bears

RT @thequeensheart: My mother just called me 19 times in 30 minutes… her big emergency was to ask me if we had fireworks. “Mom it was Memor…

Spend 4th of July at Ruby Reef!! Lounge by the pool, relax in the Hot Tub, head to the beach, and watch fireworks easily from this 3 bedroom home in Kill Devil Hills. Book Your Stay Today! https://t.co/qn8k8s15dS https://t.co/xWYm2QoFfF