Latest Headlines for Monday, July 6th.

These are the top stories for today.

President Donald Trump addressed a crowd on the National Mall late Saturday night — well past midnight — after severe thunderstorms forced a temporary evacuation of the Salute to America celebration and delayed the start of the event. In his speech, Trump praised American ideals, championed anti-communism messaging, and called for passage of the SAVE America Act, as nearly 850,000 fireworks shells lit the D.C. sky from 10 sites along the National Mall. Source

The multi-day state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike in February, entered its second day Sunday in Tehran with prayers for Khamenei and his family members, drawing enormous crowds chanting “revenge.” The funeral procession is scheduled to extend through July 9, with stops in multiple Iranian cities and Najaf and Karbala in Iraq before burial in Mashhad. Source

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married Friday evening at Madison Square Garden in a closely guarded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler, with an estimated 1,000 guests, including Paul McCartney, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Selena Gomez. The couple wore custom Christian Dior designs, and billboards outside MSG lit up with “JUST 8 MARRIED” to announce the nuptials to the world. Source

A growing wave of democratic socialist primary victories — including 29-year-old Melat Kiros’s defeat of 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado, following earlier wins by candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani — is poised to create significant turbulence for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s speakership bid if Democrats retake the House in November. Several of the newly elected progressive candidates have declined to commit to backing Jeffries for Speaker, with at least one crowd chanting “you’re next” when his photo appeared on screen at an election-night party. See Details

President Trump granted clemency to 11 people on Friday, including nine individuals convicted of violating the federal Clean Air Act, whom Trump described as people who were simply “fixing their car” by using illegal engine defeat devices. The pardons are the latest in a string of pre-holiday clemency actions that have drawn criticism from environmental groups and some Republicans. Source

In his rain-delayed National Mall address Saturday night, President Trump repeatedly slammed communism, praised American military might and Christian heritage, and used the 250th anniversary celebration to again push passage of the SAVE America Act voter ID bill — a move that has generated friction with congressional allies who say the legislation is effectively dead in the Senate. Trump called for an end to mail-in ballots and claimed that elections have been plagued by fraud. Read More

A historic multi-day heat wave gripped the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through the Fourth of July holiday, with Washington, D.C., hitting 102 degrees — the hottest July 4 on record — and Philadelphia and New York City near 100 degrees. DC’s Fire and EMS treated 51 people for heat-related ailments at the Freedom 250 celebration alone, with 12 transported to hospitals, and Con Edison crews worked to restore service to tens of thousands affected by power outages in the Bronx and Queens. Source

A fire broke out on the Manhattan-bound side of the Brooklyn Bridge late Saturday night during the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show, prompting a response from the FDNY, which dispatched two engine companies to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported, and FDNY officials said such fires are “not unexpected” given the standoff distance protocols in place for fireworks events. Source

Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is expected to face a misdemeanor charge after he struck a parked car in Napa County, California, on Saturday and drove away from the scene, according to law enforcement sources. The incident comes roughly two years after Pelosi was seriously injured in a hammer attack at his San Francisco home. Read More

U.S. stock markets reopen Monday after the Independence Day holiday with the Dow sitting at a record close of 52,900, the S&P 500 at 7,483, and the Nasdaq at 25,832 — and investors will be watching closely as SpaceX officially joins the Nasdaq-100 index before Tuesday’s open, setting up a wave of forced ETF buying that analysts say could drive significant trading volume in the Elon Musk rocket company’s shares. The June jobs report, showing a tepid 57,000 in nonfarm payrolls, pushed back expectations for a Fed rate hike, providing additional support for equities heading into the week. See Details

Wall Street sees further stuck growth in the second half of 2026. Find out More

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, marked America’s 250th birthday from Lampedusa, the Italian island at the center of the European migration crisis, urging the U.S. and Europe to welcome immigrants and honoring migrants who have died trying to cross the Mediterranean. He accepted the 2026 Liberty Medal virtually from the Vatican before departing for the island visit, offering a pointed contrast to President Trump’s restrictive immigration policies. See Details

Thousands of protesters blocked roads and clashed with police in Germany on Saturday, attempting to stop members of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party from holding a meeting, employing sit-in blockades and physical barriers at multiple entry points. German law enforcement deployed significant force to allow the AfD gathering to proceed. See Details

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron announced a joint agreement with Oman on Friday to ensure the safety of Oman’s territorial waters and support freedom of commercial navigation through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which has been repeatedly threatened during the U.S.-Iran conflict. The two leaders said they stand ready to deploy a broader multinational military mission to the waterway if conditions require it. Find out More

AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron posted an unusually detailed account of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on social media Saturday, describing a venue transformed into a “luxury countryside retreat” with peach-and-white décor, large photo displays of the couple from infancy through their teens, and vows he called “long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing” — before deleting the post, apparently realizing he’d violated the couple’s strict NDAs. The post nonetheless spread widely, giving Swifties a rare, unfiltered inside look at the event of the year. Find out More

Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” retained the top position on the Billboard albums chart for a second consecutive week, fending off Drake’s “Iceman” at No. 2. The album’s continued dominance comes during one of the most headline-saturated entertainment weekends in recent memory, underscoring Rodrigo’s enduring commercial momentum. Find out More

A post-match confrontation between Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappé and Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, who threw a ball at Mbappé as the French forward walked past him after France’s 1-0 victory Saturday, has gone viral and drawn worldwide attention to the physical and heated nature of the World Cup Round of 16 match in Philadelphia. Gill, who made multiple outstanding saves late in the game, said he “lost his temper” when Mbappé didn’t acknowledge his attempt at a handshake. See Details

MLB announced the full 2026 All-Star Game rosters with Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge headlining the American and National League squads, respectively, as fan voting results and manager selections were finalized. The rosters include several surprising inclusions and notable snubs that have ignited debate among fans and analysts ahead of the midsummer classic. See Details

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani left Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early after experiencing discomfort in his knee and hamstring, raising concern among fans and team officials just as he was in contention for the All-Star Game as both a pitcher and designated hitter. The Dodgers have not yet announced the severity of the issue or a timeline for his return. Source

Seven decades after Walt Disney cut the ribbon at his original California park in 1955, Disneyland welcomed its one-billionth guest during anniversary celebrations this week, a milestone that underscores the enduring magic of the “Happiest Place on Earth” as a multigenerational American institution. The park, which has outlasted countless trends, recessions, and pandemics, celebrated the moment with a special ceremony for the landmark visitor. Source