The United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of its founding with a speech by President Donald Trump in Washington. The president addressed the issue of communism, calling it a threat to American freedom and one of the worst in the nation's history. Trump also stated that the United States will never be a communist country and declared that one can be loyal to America or to Marx, but not to both. During the speech, Trump invoked the principle that human beings were created in God's image, noting that a communist would never use such an expression. He then invited onto the stage a 107-year-old veteran of the Normandy landings.

In the sports arena, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an exchange took place between the United States and Iran. Following the elimination of the United States from the tournament, the Iranian national team posted a message saying "dance with us." This was a response to US Homeland Security Secretary Mullin, who had previously celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup with a dance.

On the international relations front, an editorial published by La Stampa addressed the relationship between Italy and the United States, arguing that no rule of international law allows the leader of an allied country, however more powerful, to issue a "restrictive order" against another country. The article argues for a relationship between allies based on equality rather than subordination.

In a cultural commentary, the theme of authenticity in contemporary society was discussed. Drawing on the analysis of sociologist Erving Goffman, who described everyday life as a theatrical performance with a front stage and a back stage, the article reflects on the risk that one's social image may end up replacing the person. The text observes how on social networks and in professional settings people tend to display only success and confidence, excluding vulnerability and uncertainty. Authenticity is presented as a daily exercise requiring consistency between who one is and what one shows, accepting the cost of not pleasing everyone in order not to lose one's identity.