Fourth of July - Page 5

In a speech given to the American people on July 7, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln marked the Union’s victory on July 4 by thanking God — “Almighty Ruler of Events” — for not coincidentally providing the victory on America’s birthday.

WASHINGTON – Authorities charged with keeping revelers safe at some of the most prominent Independence Day celebrations revealed that, while there are no credible threats this year, security remains a major concern and people should expect a heavy law enforcement presence along with security checkpoints.

Fifty-six men pledged “our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor” 241 years ago.

As we approach the Fourth of July, Americans remain deeply divided. But those divisions are not political. They are religious.

Since January 1, gun-controlled Chicago has had more homicides than Los Angeles and New York combined.

This Fourth of July holiday, as you celebrate America’s independence, perhaps you would care to try something new: Perhaps you would like to join with the MSM and, instead, denigrate America’s independence. As in, you could wish that it had never happened.

Eighteen-year-old Mahin Khan of Tucson Arizona was arrested on Saturday and is currently being held at the Maricopa County jail, facing two terrorism charges.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with state and local law enforcement, will enhance the presence of security personnel over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, but the American people must also maintain vigilance and take befitting steps to increase their security awareness, warns the DHS chief.

Last year, New York Giants star defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul lost a finger and suffered severe damage to his right hand in a fireworks accident. Pierre-Paul’s injury cost him millions of dollars and almost ended his career, but he was able to come

Asked if Barack Obama’s weak responses to recent terrorist attacks encourage more attacks, Former UN Ambassador John Bolton told Breitbart News Daily SiriusXM host Stephen K. Bannon that it’s “guaranteed.”

A Center for Security Policy expert urges Americans to maintain vigilance during the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations as the holiday falls on the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a period when martyrdom and jihad are especially valued and encouraged by radical Islamic extremists.

FBI Director James Comey announced on Thursday, as reported by Reuters, that multiple terror attacks on U.S. soil around the Fourth of July holiday were foiled by the arrest of over ten people “inspired by the Islamic State’s recruitment online” over the past four weeks.

On July 4, Randy Johnson allegedly pinned down his girlfriend, “brutally abused” and choked her, and then got shot after she got her hands on a gun.

On July 5, a prayer vigil was held for seven-year-old Amari Brown, who was gunned down while standing in the 1100 block of North Harding Street around midnight on July 3. Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy told CBS 6 the bullet that killed Brown “was meant for his father, a ranking gang member” who has been “arrested 45 times.”

Speaking with CBS Chicago about newly released crime stats that show June 2015 was a deadlier month with more shootings than June 2014, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said, “3 out of 4 people” arrested with firearms in the first quarter are back on the streets of the Windy City.

Hartland, Minnesota, firefighter Brian Nielsen has been suspended after flying a Confederate flag during an area Fourth of July parade.

Beginning Thursday night and continuing through Sunday morning, 38 people were shot–and 7 killed–in Chicago during the July 4th weekend.

When the Supreme Court ceases acting like a judicial body and instead usurps the power to enact legislation, as it did in its infamous June 26 ruling, it radically oversteps its mandate and is worthy of nothing but scorn.

The city of Chicago is gearing up for a violent Independence Day holiday, and already on Friday, 12 were shot and five killed before evening even fell.

WASHINGTON DC—Law enforcement officials confirmed at a press conference on Thursday morning that no evidence of a shooter has been found at the DC Navy Yard. The Navy Yard remained on lockdown during the press conference.

Federal and state law enforcement entities are enhancing security measures and taking action to prevent terrorist attacks on Fourth of July.

CBS News reports that Friday the FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin warning of possible attacks. The outlet notes that the bulletin is unrelated to the attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait.

The city of Cupertino will not put on its annual fireworks display this year due to California’s devastating four-year-long drought.