Still looking for liberty

As America turns 250 on 4 July, is there really much to celebrate in a country so divided? We speak to 25 Americans, from comedians to cowboys, on the state of the States under the current administration and what they hope for the future. We take a look back on a day that changed history – the assassination of JFK – and explore the similarities between Donald Trump and another deeply unpopular president, Richard Nixon.

Also inside

• Our 2026 Changemakers came together for a celebration event. We hear from some of them about what being a Changemaker means to them
• Keir Starmer announced his resignation last week. Time to take a look at his legacy in office
• Comedian Mike Wozniak steps into the PM’s shoes for the afternoon – to set a honeytrap for Putin and give his dog a knighthood
• Outgoing Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce recalls his most terrifying night at the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony
• Journalist Bevis Hillier revisits his most audacious literary hoax
• YouTuber Vikkstar has a new song out to rival the official World Cup anthem
• We pay tribute to Caroline Aherne’s comedy genius
• Invisible Cities tour guide Gav takes us on a grand old tour of York
• And Swindon vendor Martin Hawes has a taxing question for Nigel Farage

And much more

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