The big theme tonight: America is throwing itself a 250th birthday party, but the guest list is divided, the decorations are partisan, and democracy may have left early.

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America Turns 250, But Half the Country Already Left the Group Chat
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a grim national mood heading into July 4, with many Americans skipping Independence Day celebrations and questioning whether the country will survive another 250 years as one nation.

America’s 250th Birthday Party Got Taken Over By the Weird Uncle With a Fog Machine
The Guardian’s look at Trump’s America 250 rollout frames the anniversary as a tacky, Trump-centered spectacle involving Freedom 250, the Great American State Fair, military flyovers, UFC branding, and a reflecting pool disaster that is almost too symbolic.

Uncle Sam Wants You… To Please Stop Doing That In Public
A MAGA livestreamer dressed as Uncle Sam was arrested at the Great American State Fair after witnesses reported lewd behavior during an acrobat performance, adding another surreal layer to the already chaotic America 250 rollout.

Mamdani Builds the Socialist Avengers, Democratic Establishment Starts Googling “Panic Room Near Me”
Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements helped progressive and DSA-aligned candidates win key New York primaries, signaling a growing left-wing challenge to the Democratic establishment.

Supreme Court Gives Trump the “You’re Fired” Button for Independent Agencies
The Court’s Trump v. Slaughter decision expands presidential power over independent agencies, weakening long-standing protections that were meant to keep certain regulators insulated from political pressure.

Supreme Court Says Your Vote Can Survive the Mail, Somehow Republicans Are Furious
In a rare voting rights win, the Court upheld states’ ability to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, as long as voters cast or postmarked them on time.

The Case That Won’t Go Away
The Supreme Court may consider whether to hear Trump’s appeal in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, keeping one of his most high-profile legal battles alive in the national spotlight.

Europe Is Boiling Over
A deadly heatwave across Europe is being linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths, highlighting how extreme heat is becoming a public health crisis and not just a seasonal inconvenience.

Silverdeer Interview
Los Angeles duo Silverdeer joins the show to talk about their shift from saturn 17 into a heavier, more atmospheric sound, the friendship behind the project, House of Devotion, and their upcoming single “Anywhere,” out July 24.

411 on the 405: Kevin Spacey Says Hollywood Jail Is Over, Everyone Else Checks the Locks
Kevin Spacey says he feels more welcomed in Hollywood again after years of allegations, legal battles, and industry exile, raising the uncomfortable question of when legal outcomes become cultural permission.

Box Office: Toy Story 5 Beats Supergirl, Proving America Still Trusts a Cowboy Doll More Than DC
Toy Story 5 stayed at No. 1 while Supergirl opened in second, showing that audiences will still show up for familiar franchises — but only when the emotional contract still works.

Twista Gets Twisted Up With the IRS
Twista pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay federal income taxes, proving once again that even celebrities cannot outrun the IRS.

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Trump calling Obama a “son of a bitch” while defending his own Iran deal, which remains unclear and politically messy.

A new poll showing most Americans support replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote.

Ohio lawmakers failing to pass a bipartisan child marriage ban before summer recess.

Elon Musk threatening legal action against Rep. Ro Khanna after Khanna connected DOGE’s USAID cuts to possible mass child deaths abroad.

An interview with Colorado gubernatorial candidate Erik Underwood about his political identity, Approval Voting Party run, tech background, Bank of America fight, and ambitious policy agenda.

A DEA fentanyl seizure mistake in New Mexico that left dangerous drugs unaccounted for.

A look at the San Andreas Fault and new concerns about stress buildup in Southern California.

House of the Dragon returning with Season 3 and the Battle of the Gullet.

Xbox turning 25 and pushing deeper into movies and TV with projects tied to Gears of War, Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, Fallout, and more.

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