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On a holiday known for fireworks, several chaotic fireworks incidents across the country are raising new questions about safety. NBC News' Camila Bernal reports. 550 drones and missiles pounded Ukraine's capital overnight, as families spent the night huddled in bomb shelters. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaking with President Trump Friday, coming one day after Trump spoke with Russian President Putin. NBC's Raf Sanchez with the latest. It was a victorious moment for President Trump, signing his tax and spending bill during a White House July 4th celebration. Democrats are poised to highlight the bill in the upcoming midterm elections given its cuts to social safety net programs, but Republicans are touting its tax cuts and funding for Trump's immigration policies. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports. The death toll is expected to rise after devastating floods swept through parts of Texas along the Guadalupe River. The dangerous floodwaters swept away homes and cars, some with people inside. At least 20 girls are missing from a summer camp in the area. NBC News' Ryan Chandler reports. The Madre Fire — burning about two hours north of Los Angeles — exploded this week to become the biggest wildfire in California this year. Crews are working 24/7 to protect people and properties. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports. People in Seward, Nebraska, celebrated more than America's birthday on July Fourth. Half a century ago, people in the town sealed up thousands of items like pet rocks, a Chevy Vega, and letters to loved ones. NBC News' Maya Eaglin saw the items on display, and the moments people reunited with their buried treasures.