Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme heat.

America 250 celebrations are happening nationwide. Events include Aviation Day, Sail4th Kickoff, Fleet Week in New York City, and President Trump's fireworks display at Mount Rushmore. The host details the day's highlights.

Follow live as America’s 250th anniversary events unfold on the July Fourth federal holiday, including fireworks and a Trump speech at Mt. Rushmore.

Maria Bartiromo discusses President Donald Trump and the White House's preparations for an unprecedented July 4th celebration marking America's 250th birthday. Trump teases a long speech.

Dearborn Police say two men were killed and a third wounded in a shootout at Fairlane Town Center on Friday afternoon, July 3. Dearborn Police Chief Chief Issa Shahin said at a news conference that three people were shot inside the mall and two of the men were dead.

Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon, police said.

The two groups knew each other and after they came into contact at the mall a fight started that escalated into gunfire, officials said.

Dearborn Police are investigating a shooting at Fairlane Town Center on Friday afternoon, July 3. There is an active investigation, and police are asking residents and visitors to avoid the area while officers secure the scene and investigators work,

A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counti

The Aspen Acres fire, near Pueblo, Colo., has burned more than 50,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of structures.

The Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed at least 180 structures in Pueblo County and remains zero percent contained. Nearly 500 firefighters are battling the blaze.

A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday. Erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.

New York City's iconic Times Square ball drops during the summer for the first time in history, anchoring a rolling nationwide countdown across every U.S. time zone to celebrate the nation's landmark

There will be eight ball drops in Times Square to mark the Fourth of July in every American time zone, including U.S. territories.

The Times Square ball is set to drop eight times this July 4 weekend, marking midnight in every U.S. time zone. Here's how to watch.

For the first time in its history, the Times Square Ball descended on a date other than New Year's Eve this week, marking America's 250th birthday with a rolling sequence of eight separate drops timed to midnight in every US time zone and inhabited territory,

President Donald Trump reported more than $2 billion in income, much of it tied to his family's cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, making digital assets the largest driver of his ea

President Donald Trump made more than $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency in 2025, according to financial records. That is likely the biggest increase in wealth for any sitting president while in office,

Trump reported over $1.4B in income from crypto ventures last year, showing how he derives income from an industry that benefited from his policies.

President Trump is cashing in on crypto. Newly released financial disclosures show Trump pulled in a staggering $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency businesses last year alone. The filing highlights his

An Olympic canoeist was indicted by a grand jury on a felony destruction of property charge for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which President Donald Trump's administration has recently renovated.

A ⁠former U.S. ⁠Olympic canoeist has been ​indicted on a destruction ‌of property charge for ‌allegedly vandalizing ⁠the ⁠newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in ​Washington, court records showed on Thursday.

Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted after allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, though he claims he only touched the blue liner.

U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.