President Donald Trump celebrated the Fourth of July by signing his massive spending bill that narrowly passed in Congress this week.

Against odds that at times seemed improbable, the president achieved his goal of celebrating a historic — and divisive — legislative victory in time for the nation's birthday, which also was his self-imposed deadline for Congress to send the legislation to his desk.

The White House prepares for a Fourth of July celebration with fireworks. The event celebrates passing the big bill.