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* '''December 3, 2025''' – The Trump administration pauses most immigration applications, including green card and naturalization requests, for people from 19 countries previously targeted by travel bans, as part of sweeping changes to U.S. immigration policy.
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* '''December 3, 2025''' – Federal agents launch an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans under a Trump administration initiative targeting so-called sanctuary cities, drawing protests and criticism from local officials and civil rights groups.
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* '''December 3, 2025''' – Advocates warn that planned changes to federal homelessness funding could push hundreds of West Virginians and tens of thousands of people nationwide out of permanent housing, after HUD proposes shifting money toward transitional programs.
* '''December 3, 2025''' – The Trump administration announces plans to roll back Biden-era vehicle fuel-efficiency standards, saying looser rules will reduce costs and expand consumer choice, while critics warn of higher emissions and slower electric-vehicle adoption.
* '''November 27, 2025''' – A Trump-backed Republican candidate wins a nationally watched U.S. House special election in Tennessee’s 7th District, maintaining GOP control of the seat but with a narrower margin than in 2024.
* '''November 12, 2025''' – President Donald Trump signs a funding bill that ends a record 43-day federal government shutdown, sending hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers back to their jobs.


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<li>[[United States Government]]</li>
* [[Federal Government of the United States]]
<li>[[History of the U.S.]]</li>
* [[History of the U.S.]]
<li>[[American Culture]]</li>
* [[American Culture]]
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<li>[[Presidents of the United States]]</li>
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* [[United States Congress]]
<li>[[Cabinet of the United States]]</li>
* [[Supreme Court of the United States]]
<li>[[United States Congress]]</li>
* [[Bill of Rights]]
<li>[[United States Senate]]</li>
* [[Elections in the United States]]
<li>[[United States House of Representatives]]</li>
* [[Cabinet of the United States]]
<li>[[Supreme Court of the United States]]</li>
* [[Political parties in the United States]]
<li>[[United States Constitution]]</li>
* [[United States Armed Forces]]
<li>[[Separation of powers]]</li>
* [[Donald Trump]]
<li>[[Checks and balances]]</li>
* [[Joe Biden]]
<li>[[Electoral College (United States)]]</li>
* [[United States Senate]]
<li>[[Presidential line of succession]]</li>
<li>[[Executive order]]</li>
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<li>[[Founding Fathers of the United States]]</li>
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<li>[[George Washington]]</li>
* [[Declaration of Independence]]
<li>[[John Adams]]</li>
* [[Gadsden Purchase]]
<li>[[Thomas Jefferson]]</li>
* [[American Civil War]]
<li>[[James Madison]]</li>
* [[Slavery in the United States]]
<li>[[Alexander Hamilton]]</li>
* [[Pioneers and the Western Frontier]]
<li>[[Benjamin Franklin]]</li>
* [[Jazz and Rock and Roll]]
<li>[[John Jay]]</li>
* [[Federal Holidays in the United States]]
<li>[[Samuel Adams]]</li>
* [[Thanksgiving]]
<li>[[John Hancock]]</li>
* [[Super Bowl]]
<li>[[Patrick Henry]]</li>
* [[Broadway theatre]]
<li>[[Thomas Paine]]</li>
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<li>[[50 States of America]] • [[:Category:United_States_Regions|United States Regions]]</li>
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| style="padding:6px 0;" | Washington, D.C.
<span style="font-weight:bold;">Major cities:</span> [[New York City]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Chicago]], [[Houston]], [[Miami]], [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Atlanta]], [[San Francisco]], [[Boston]], [[Las Vegas]], [[Seattle]]
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* '''Tax Extensions:''' The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025).
* '''New Deductions:''' Introduces a '''$6,000 senior deduction''' and tax-free overtime/tips.
* '''Outlook:''' Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion.
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<li>[[National Parks in the United States]]</li>
<li>[[Yellowstone National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Yosemite National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Grand Canyon National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Zion National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Rocky Mountain National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Acadia National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Arches National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Bryce Canyon National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Canyonlands National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Everglades National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Denali National Park]]</li>
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<li>[[Federal Holidays in the United States]]</li>
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* [[Chicago]]
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* [[Yellowstone National Park]]
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* [[Grand Canyon National Park]]
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* [[Yosemite National Park]]
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* [[Rocky Mountains]]
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* [[Great Lakes]]
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* [[Death Valley]]
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* [[Appalachian Mountains]]
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* [[Everglades National Park]]
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<li>[[Founding Fathers of the United States]]</li>
<li>[[Presidents of the United States]]</li>
<li>[[Presidency of the United States]]</li>
<li>[[Vice President of the United States]]</li>
<li>[[Cabinet of the United States]]</li>
<li>[[Electoral College (United States)]]</li>
<li>[[Presidential line of succession]]</li>
<li>[[Impeachment in the United States]]</li>
<li>[[Alexander Hamilton]]</li>
<li>[[John Jay]]</li>
<li>[[Benjamin Franklin]]</li>
<li>[[Samuel Adams]]</li>
<li>[[John Hancock]]</li>
<li>[[Patrick Henry]]</li>
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* '''Flag Meaning:''' The colors Red, White, and Blue symbolize '''Valor, Purity, and Vigilance'''.
* '''Motto:''' The original motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is '''In God We Trust'''.
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<li>The U.S. has '''50 states''' and several inhabited territories, including [[Puerto Rico]] and [[Guam]].</li>
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<li>[[Alaska]] is the largest state by land area; [[Rhode Island]] is the smallest.</li>
* [[The National Mall]]
<li>[[Yellowstone National Park]] (est. 1872) is widely considered the first national park in the world.</li>
* [[Bill of Rights]]
<li>Three presidents — [[John Adams]], [[Thomas Jefferson]], and [[James Monroe]] — died on '''July 4'''.</li>
* [[Electoral College (United States)]]
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* [[Federal Reserve System]]
* [[Immigration to the United States]]
* [[Supreme Court of the United States]]
* [[The Great Recession]]
* [[American Dream]]
* [[Silicon Valley]]
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🇺🇸 Welcome to FactsAboutTheUnitedStates.com

From Sea to Shining Sea • The Land of Opportunity

Welcome to the definitive resource for understanding the USA. From the framing of the Constitution to the innovations of Silicon Valley, we curate the most essential and surprising facts about the United States. Dive into the history, geography, and diverse culture that define the American experience.

Explore everything our site has to offer:

🏛️ Government & History

Explore the 50 States, the Presidency, the Constitution, and the pivotal events that shaped the nation.

🏞️ Geography & Travel

Guides to the 63 National Parks, major landmarks like the Grand Canyon, and diverse regional climates.

🏈 Culture & Sports

From Hollywood and Jazz to the NFL and NBA—discover the entertainment that captivates the world.

🚀 Innovation & Economy

Data on the world's largest economy, tech giants, demographics, and American ingenuity.

🇺🇸 Start Here
🏛️ Government & Civics
📜 History & Culture
📊 United States at a Glance
Capital City: Washington, D.C.
Largest City: New York City
Population: ~336 Million
💰 U.S. Economic Focus: The OBBB Act
  • Tax Extensions: The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025).
  • New Deductions: Introduces a $6,000 senior deduction and tax-free overtime/tips.
  • Outlook: Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion.
🗺️ Geography & National Parks

💡 Fast Facts

  • Flag Meaning: The colors Red, White, and Blue symbolize Valor, Purity, and Vigilance.
  • Motto: The original motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is In God We Trust.
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