Happy Independence Day. As fireworks light up the sky and parades roll through town, we're taking a step back from the news you need to know to reflect on the deeper meaning of this American holiday.

July 4th isn't just a celebration. It's a tribute to the revolutionary idea that freedom belongs to the people.

It's a reminder of a radical moment in history when a group of colonists declared that they would

govern themselves. The idea sparked a revolution. And over the centuries, up until today,

those ideas are constantly being tested, debated, and defended. I'm Daily Wire, Executive

Editor John Bickley, with Georgia Howe. It's Friday, July 4th, and defended. I'm Daily Wire, Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howl.

It's Friday, July 4th, and this is a special edition of Morning Wire.

Hey, everybody, Cabot Phillips here.

To me, the 4th of July is all about freedom.

Freedom to worship God, the freedom to speak our minds.

And for me today, the freedom to blow up some fireworks, grill some massive stakes, maybe shoot

a few guns.

It's going to be a lot of fun.

We are the greatest country on earth.

Let's not forget that.

God has blessed us immensely.

That is worth celebrating.

Happy fourth.

Hi there.

I'm Senator Marsha Blackburn. and to all of you who are friends of Morning Wire, happy Independence Day.

You know, we as Americans have so much to celebrate.

We are looking at a growing economy, a border that is secure, a sovereign nation, and the world's

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