Hello! Rebecca Morin here. There's a lot happening in Washington D.C. this weekend, from the parade for the Army's birthday to the Vans Warped Tour. Will you be watching or attending the parade or any protests? Let me know. |
Expect tanks, vintage and modern warplanes, paratroopers and fireworks. Saturday is the Army's 250th birthday celebration and massive military parade in the nation's capital. It also happens to coincide with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. While this isn't the first military parade in the United States and in the nation's capital, reactions have been mixed: some predict a stirring moment of patriotism while others see it as an alarming echo of authoritarianism. The president's determination to stage a procession of America's troops and its military hardware reflects his vision of his role and the nation he leads. Trump is front and center for Army's big DC birthday parade. |
| • | Amid the military celebration, liberal and pro-democracy groups have declared a "No Kings" day of protests, with about 2,000 anti-Trump demonstrations planned in communities across the nation except for Washington D.C. Organizers for the rallies said it is more important than ever to have a "national day of peaceful protest" on Saturday following the decision by Trump to send in Marines and the National Guard to Los Angeles following isolated protests. What organizers expect for the protests. | | • | There are still some protesters from other organizations who will continue with their plans in D.C. on Saturday, despite Trump declaring that protesters would be "met with very big force." The White House on Thursday, however, said Trump supports peaceful protesters. What the White House said about protests. | | • | What does Trump think about the "No Kings" protests? Well, he doesn't feel like royalty, he told reporters. "I don't feel like a king. I have to go through hell to get stuff approved," he said. More on Trump's response to the protests. | | • | Planning on attending the parade in D.C.? The Secret Service office earlier this week previewed what attendees should expect for the event, including metal detectors scanning anyone entering the area for weapons. Officials also told attendees to leave pets and emotional support animals at home. What security measures to expect if you're attending. | | A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to be used in the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Celebration and Parade, is seen near U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2025. Alexander Drago, REUTERS |
U.S. Senator handcuffed and removed from DHS secretary presser |
Sen. Alex Padilla, a Democrat from California, was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. He was not arrested or detained, Padilla said shortly after the scuffle in Los Angeles. Padilla, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, said during a press conference that he had a question for Noem on the administration's immigration enforcement actions. Isolated protests against immigration raids have sprung up in areas of Los Angeles, leading Trump to deploy the National Guard and hundreds of Marines. Noem in an interview on Fox News after the incident said that she, nor her staff, knew who Padilla was until after he identified himself as a U.S. senator. The two had a short conversation after the press conference, Noem said. What to know about the incident. |
Did he hear the people sing? Some sang a song of angry men. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were met with boos and cheers on Wednesday as he attended a performance of "Les Misérables" at the Kennedy Center, the performing arts facility that the president is subjecting to a conservative takeover. The mixed reception for the Trumps as they arrived in the presidential box reflected the heightened emotions that have been unleashed by his overhaul of the cultural center. This was his first time attending a show at the famed location, where he installed himself as chairman in February after firing many members of the board. The fallout on Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center. | | The House GOP overcame internal divisions to approve Trump's request to claw back $9.4 billion in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting. | | Metal plates at least an inch thick covered parts of the military parade route in D.C. where tanks and armored vehicles will be rolling through on June 14. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she is still "concerned" about possible damage to the city's streets. | | | | David Hogg, who was at the center of controversy over his efforts to primary incumbents in Congress, is leaving the Democratic National Committee. | | | | Former first lady Michelle Obama revealed that a recent Trump foe is a marriage mentor to her and former President Barack Obama. | | | | "It's really fun, and honestly nerve-wracking," said Jonas Chu, an armored vehicle driver who will appear in the Army's 250th anniversary parade. | | | | Donald Trump said Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul and his family are invited to the White House picnic after Paul claimed they were "uninvited." | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
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