New Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny and govern themselves. The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, continues tonight! | PBS

The 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived at Capitol Hill! The 50-year-old, 53-foot red fir was transferred from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, making it the first tree selected from Nevada. | Fox 5 DC