Air travel chaos has affected airports across the United States on the eve of Independence Day, with thousands of flights cancelled. Citing data from FlightAware, a report by BBC early Tuesday (July 4) said that on Monday, over 3,000 flights were delayed or cancelled within, into, or out of the US.

US: Travel chaos affecting airports on eve of fourth of July; thousands of flights cancelled

US law enforcement agencies on Tuesday apprehended a suspect named Robert Crimo III in connection with the shooting on July 4th in Highland Park, a Chicago suburb, which killed six people and injured more than 36 others, ranging in age from 8 to 85.

US shooting: Who is Robert Crimo? Why did he kill 6 people during a July 4 parade?

In Pics | Americans gather to celebrate July 4

A normal July 4 weekend in the United States would be one that of pomp and show -- with popular beaches packed. But summer 2020 has not been all that kind to the US -- as with the rising number of coronavirus cases, there's the Black Lives Matter movement that has taken over the nation.

With coronavirus and BLM movement, US faces a grim July 4 weekend

US President Donald Trump will rail against a "left wing mob" for seeking to "tear down" US history during a visit to Mount Rushmore on Friday amid concerns over holding a large gathering during a pandemic and criticism from Native Americans.

Trump to criticise 'cancel culture' during Mount Rushmore trip

Mexican officials will install health checkpoints at various entry points along its northern border this weekend, as both Mexican and U.S. officials fear a surge of crossings for the July 4 holiday could spread the coronavirus.

Mexico steps up border checks to keep coronavirus at bay over July 4 holiday

As usual the US President Donald Trump has decided to go against the expert opinions and defy all health protocols issued by health experts regarding spread of the novel coronavirus.

Trump decides to 'go big' for July 4 amid rising coronavirus cases

July 4 in history: Adoption of US Declaration of Independence, Chile wins first soccer title and more

The Pentagon said on Tuesday that President Trump's celebration of US Independence Day, which included bringing tanks and equipment to Washington, cost the military at least $1.

'Salute to America': US Independence Day celebration cost military $1.2 million, confirms Pentagon

July 4: Trump's 'Salute to America' celebration features flypast, armoured vehicles and music

Fireworks light up Lincoln Memorial as America celebrates Independence Day

President Donald Trump sang the praises of the US military and American heroes of the past two and a half centuries Thursday as he skirted politics in a rousing Independence Day speech in Washington.

Our nation is stronger today than it ever was before: Trump in Independence Day

'Salute to America': Trump set to showcase US military strength on July 4 Independence Day

US President Donald Trump's promise of hosting military tanks, along with an incredible flyovers and the "biggest ever Fireworks," for this year's Fourth of July celebrations at the National Mall in Washington has evoked strong reactions.

'Tanks, but no tanks': Angry DC City Council on Trump's July 4 celebration plan

Millions of Americans mark independence from Britain with myriad contests and boisterous celebrations

Amid heightened security over terrorism concerns, US celebrates Fourth of July