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As we approach Independence Day weekend, we reflect on how far we’ve come in a few short months. That’s on tap in this issue, along with more presidential actions, commentary from those watching him, and our own take on the news of the day.

• America Celebrates Its Independence

• Let Your Voice Be Heard

• President Trump in the News

• Toast to Freedom this 4th of July

• Other Voices

• Social Media Highlight

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This week, families across this great nation will fire up the grill, hang Old Glory from the front porch, and gather under a sky of fireworks to celebrate the birth of the United States of America.

But this year—this Independence Day—hits different.

Why? Because we’re living through a revolution of our own. A peaceful, patriotic, populist revolution led by a man who wasn’t supposed to win. A man who took on the media, the elites, the bureaucrats, the globalists—and won. A man who reminded America who we are: strong, free, sovereign, and exceptional.

His name is Donald J. Trump.

And since returning to the White House, President Trump has wasted no time delivering results the swamp said were impossible.

Let’s take a moment to look at just a few of the reasons why this 4th of July deserves a double shot of celebration:

America Is Energy Independent—Again

Remember when gas prices were five, six bucks a gallon under Biden? Remember begging the Saudis to pump more oil while we shut down pipelines here at home?

Not anymore.

Under President Trump, American energy is back. Keystone is flowing. Drilling permits are up. Nuclear investment is booming. We’re not just meeting our energy needs—we’re exporting freedom in barrels and BTUs.

The Economy Is Roaring

With Trump back at the helm, businesses are hiring, inflation is cooling, and interest rates are finally dropping. Manufacturing is coming home. Jobs are returning to the heartland. And small business owners—the backbone of this country—can finally breathe again.

That’s what happens when you have a president who’s actually run a business before.

America’s Enemies Know Their Place

Iran’s nuclear sites? Gone. China’s surveillance games? Over. NATO? Stronger than ever—but this time, they’re paying their fair share.

No more apology tours. No more pallets of cash to regimes that chant “Death to America.” President Trump doesn’t bow to tyrants. He stares them down—and they blink.

The Constitution Is Respected Again

With a conservative Supreme Court and a commander-in-chief who actually reads the Constitution instead of wiping his feet on it, America’s founding principles are being honored again.

We’ve seen rulings that protect states’ rights, rein in federal overreach, and affirm that the people—not unelected judges—hold the power.

Common Sense Is Back in Science, Education, and Culture

DEI mandates? Axed. CRT in the classroom? Banned. Biological men in women’s sports? Not on Trump’s watch.

President Trump’s executive order demanding a “Gold Standard” for science is bringing integrity back to our research institutions. Facts matter again.

So What Are We Really Celebrating This 4th of July?

Yes, we’re celebrating 248 years of freedom. Yes, we’re honoring the brave men and women who died to give us this gift of liberty. Yes, we’re remembering the Founding Fathers who signed their names to a Declaration of Independence that shook the world.

But this year, we’re also celebrating a comeback.

The comeback of American greatness. Of national pride. Of common sense. Of truth.

Because of President Trump, the American spirit is alive and well—and roaring louder than ever.

So fly your flag high this weekend. Light up the sky. Hug your family. Toast to freedom. And say a prayer of thanks that in our nation’s hour of need, we got a president who doesn’t flinch, doesn’t fold, and doesn’t back down.

We got Trump.

God bless you. God bless our troops. And God bless the United States of America.