The Hill Articles: July 4, 2019

Lou Dobbs calls generals ‘snowflakes’ for not supporting Trump’s July 4 speech Former Rio de Janeiro governor says he paid $2M bribe to host 2016 Olympics Trump avoids politics — but not the rain — at ‘Salute to America’ event Britain seizes Iran oil tanker attempting to violate Syrian sanctions #RainonTrumpsParade trends on Twitter for July 4 speech Trump praises ICE, Border Patrol in ‘Salute to America’ address Trump focuses July 4 speech on celebrating armed forces Arrests made after Fourth of July flag-burning outside the White House Police evacuate Capitol lawn due to lightning strikes Pence praises ‘generous’ US immigration system at July 4 naturalization ceremony Trump to laud American military and ‘extraordinary heritage’ in July 4 speech Texas may cost Trump 2020 Pro- and anti-Trump crowds endure DC storms ahead of July 4 event Watch Live: Trump speaks at ‘Salute to America’ July Fourth celebration Buttigieg scolds man at campaign event who calls for black people to ‘stop committing crimes and doing drugs’ US policy on Iran and the echoes of Britain’s 1776 folly Italian airline apologizes for video with actor in blackface playing Obama DC delegate uses Fourth of July to press call for statehood Mad Magazine won’t appear on newsstands after August issue: report The longest expansion, but definitely not the greatest Former Fox News reporter said opinion hosts were ‘more than I could stand’ How much do you know about your government? A July 4 civics quiz  Trump touts early DC crowds ahead of ‘Salute to America’ speech Grammy winner Joss Stone says Iran put her on its ‘black list’ Bob Levinson still awaits freedom as we celebrate Ocasio-Cortez: Amash is ‘right’ to warn of ‘partisan death spiral’ Anchorage cancels Fourth of July fireworks due to extreme heat wave Biden shrugs off heckler calling him by Trump nickname ‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden: ‘I don’t have to atone’ in busing controversy Our citizenship counts — and now becomes an issue in the 2020 elections 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Southern California McConnell trolls Twitter with Betsy Ross flag on Fourth of July Trump is still on track to win reelection Woman seen licking ice cream tub in Walmart could face 20-year sentence Rosario Dawson to join Booker on campaign trail America must use the power of inspiration to secure our future ‘Gainful employment’ rule provides lesson on developing policies that stick Company that donated fireworks to Trump’s event also successfully lobbied against tariffs: reports A look at the military hardware in Trump’s Fourth of July celebration Biden, Harris campaigns get in Twitter spat over busing remarks Americans must get mad enough to reclaim our democracy Trump’s Independence Day salute: Five things to watch 2020 Democrats connect with voters over beer Fourth of July a good time to consider the freedoms opposed by US allies in the Middle East Baseball team apologizes for tweet mocking Kaepernick over ‘Betsy Ross’ controversy Border agency knew about offensive Facebook group for years: report Vogue writer: Photo excluding Williamson should not be seen as ‘some kind of cat fight’ An Independence Day wish for Hong Kong Brazilian deforestation spiked 88 percent under Bolsonaro: report Congressional Black Caucus wants posthumous Medal of Honor for African American soldier Hillary Clinton on July 4 event: Trump shouldn’t need military next to him ‘to show his patriotism’ GOP lawmaker calls for Amash to leave Republican Conference Our military deserves thanks on July 4 — but politicians, press and civilians? Not so much Would Alexander Hamilton approve of Trump’s July 4 speech? Obama celebrates July 4: ‘A great day in the Obama family’ Harris: Busing ‘should be considered’ by school districts National parks pay the price for Trump’s Independence Day spectacle Trump celebrates after Amash quits GOP: ‘Great news for the Republican Party’ Debate, compromise and sacrifice made America — and they still can today Putin says he’s ready to start talks with US on arms control Trump mulls executive order to add citizenship question to census: report Ex-Defense secretary raises concerns about Trump’s July 4 event: ‘It’s not his military’ Canadian cartoonist refuses to replace artist terminated days after drawing viral Trump cartoon Trump’s spiritual adviser: Crisis on the border is one of integrity California Democrat accused of sexual abuse says lawsuit has been dropped Russia’s attack on democracy shows the value of Independence Day Trump: My administration ‘working very hard’ to add citizenship question to census Americans love why we each stand out — July 4 reminds us to stand together Amash quits Republican Party The Memo: Fight for black voters intensifies as Biden struggles 2020 Democrats use July 4 to storm early contest states