Washington — The decision by many performers to back out of a concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding almost as soon as the lineup was announced last week revealed confusion surrounding plans for America’s big birthday bash in the nation’s capital. There are two different organizations planning various celebrations for … Read more
After several artists dropped out of a Washington, D.C., concert series organized by Freedom 250, rapper Vanilla Ice said he will still be on the bill, telling CBS News on Monday he would perform for anyone, including Russian President Vladimir Putin or Iran. The rapper, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, told CBS News, … Read more
A number of artists have recently said they will not perform at the upcoming multi-day Great American State Fair at Washington, D.C.’s National Mall. It’s being put on by the group Freedom 250, which the BBC says was launched by the Trump administration, with the president appointing its CEO. Rapper Vanilla Ice joins to discuss … Read more
Trump reacts to musicians withdrawing from Freedom 250 concerts – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump says he may replace the musicians who have withdrawn from the Freedom 250 concerts to celebrate the U.S. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang reports. Source link
Trump suggests cancelling Freedom 250 concerts after many musicians drop out – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is suggesting canceling the Freedom 250 concerts after several artists dropped out. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro reports. Source link
Family visitation at a New Jersey immigration detention center is set to resume after being suspended amid days of protests, arrests and clashes outside the facility, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Protesters have gathered outside Delaney Hall in Newark for … Read more
4 more men find way through Laos cave to freedom – CBS News Watch CBS News In Laos, four more gold miners were rescued from a flooded cave after being trapped there for over a week. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source link
Celebrations are taking place across the country leading up to the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, including concerts, fairs and sporting events, with two main groups responsible for the largest festivities. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. One of them, America250, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Conservative House Republicans are escalating a fight over government surveillance as Congress reopens debate this week on a controversial warrantless spying program. Members of the House Freedom Caucus are pledging to hold firm on adding a permanent ban on central bank digital currency (CBDC) to any legislation … Read more
Saudi officials were angered by President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that the U.S. would start guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, fearing the move could spur more Iranian attacks on Gulf allies and reignite the conflict, two U.S. officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more