Ahead of celebrations, the Iowa House has passed a bill prohibiting county boards of supervisors and city councils from limiting or banning fireworks on July 3 and 4 and December 31. That means Iowans ...

Iowa lawmakers want President Donald Trump to know that their state is eager to be at the center of next year’s celebration ...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took a swing at both political parties Wednesday, arguing they are “largely corrupt” and reflect ...

The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which takes place from May 13-24, was shaping up to be the hottest one in years ...

The warring tribes within the Republican party – and how their differences could sink Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ - ANALYSIS ...

Students who use Pell Grants would need to take more credits per semester, which could force them to work more or take on more debt.

Hamas has announced it will release the man believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, the group ...

a member of the party’s ruling National Executive Committee told The Independent Sir Keir was putting trans people in danger and forcing them out of society. Left-winger Jess Barnard said ...

President Donald Trump has fired three of five commissioners – the Democrats – appointed to the bipartisan, independent U.S.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground ... The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know ...

The cost of groceries has increased by 2% for the 12-month period ending April 2025, according to the US Bureau of Labor ...

As Donald Trump shakes up the very institutions, alliances, and free trade order that have underpinned America’s global ...