Episode 182

Americans across the country celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a treasured tradition: fireworks! ABC News' Whit Johnson reports. President Trump addressed the nation with a politically charged message from the National Mall, marking America's 250th birthday. ABC News' Selina Wang. Rip currents prompted hundreds of rescues at the beach amongst other water-related tragedies, shark attacks, boat explosions and capsizes, over the holiday weekend. ABC News' Morgan Norwood. ABC's Melissa Adan reports on several Fourth of July weekend mishaps and tragedies from coast to coast involving fireworks. President Trump speaks with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin and set to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to discuss ceasefire deals ahead of NATO summit in Turkey. ABC News' Marcus Moore. ABC's Perry Russom with the latest on a seaplane that crashed into New York's East River, with emergency crews rushing to the scene to aid passengers. FIFA announced its lifted U.S. star striker Folarin Balogun's one match red card ban, as sources said President Trump called the head of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, and asked him to review the suspension. ABC News' Christiane Cordero.