Disney Celebrates America: World News Tonight with David Muir (Special Edition) - July 4, 2026

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David Muir anchors a special edition of World News Tonight, as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday; Whit Johnson has more on the celebrations across the country, the tall ships and military flyover in New York City, and the extraordinary images of the day; Mary Bruce has details on Pres. Trump’s address to the nation from the National Mall; Matt Rivers reports on the dangerous heat and deadly storms and Lee Goldberg has the forecast after lightning and damaging winds struck New York City overnight; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. 00:00 Intro 03:15 Americans gather to celebrate the historic 250th birthday of our nation 07:01 Vessels from around the world converge in NYC for parade of tall ships up Hudson River 08:50 Pres. Trump to deliver 4th of July speech from National Mall 10:03 Powerful storms and record-breaking heat scorch millions 11:33 Fourth of July forecast 12:17 New details about the Madison Square Garden wedding of Tayl

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