THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 186 • Updated Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 08:56 PM UTC

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship in July 4 speech for America's 250th anniversary

Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250.

Sources: AP News


Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden.

Sources: AP News


White House called FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's red card

The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a person familiar with the call.

Sources: AP News


Iran begins funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei as new leader remains in hiding

Iran’s top officials and brothers of the country’s new supreme leader attend funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Sources: AP News


NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands loyalty

Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance.

Sources: AP News


Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends Michigan Senate campaign

Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow has suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, reshaping the party primary.

Sources: AP News


Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage

Sources: AP News


Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island leaves 8 wounded

Sources: AP News


Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to win Nathan's Famous contest

Sources: AP News


Djokovic breaks another Federer record at Wimbledon

Sources: AP News