President Trump recently posted maps with the state of New Mexico relabeled as “New America.” But though people now use “US” and “America” interchangeably, the two weren’t always synonymous.

As America approaches its 250th birthday, we're arguing over what America is. Some say it's the greatest country on earth. Others insist it's irredeemably flawed. Before taking either position, ...

As America celebrates its 248th birthday, planning is already underway for the celebration of its 250th. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rosie Rios, of the planning commission, America250. The United ...

To mark America's Semiquincentennial, TIME is asking 250 experts to tell us about something that captures the essence of American life today. How Shepard Fairey Created TIME's 'Our America' Cover The ...

On his first day back in office, President Trump issued an executive order to change the name of the body of water that had been known since the mid-sixteenth century as the Gulf of Mexico to the ...

Workers install a U.S. flag above the pitch inside SoFi Stadium in preparation for the USA's opening match against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup Patrick T. Fallon / Getty Images The boy honed his ...

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Within weeks of their publication in July 1776, those words spread around the world. In August, a London newspaper reprinted ...

To capture the spirit of the United States on its 250th birthday, we're asking some of the country’s most noted filmmakers and fans—actors, directors, producers, executives, and more—to tell us about ...

If it feels like people love America a little less than they used to, you're not imagining things. According to polls, patriotism has declined, especially among young people. In a 2023 Wall Street ...