Following a 2017 French military parade, Trump’s proposed U.S. equivalent faced significant opposition, with projected costs reaching $92 million for the military and over $21 million for Washington D.C. Subsequently, the plan was abandoned amidst criticism from D.C. officials and military leaders. However, recent changes in military leadership, including the dismissal of several high-ranking officials, may signal renewed efforts to pursue the parade, potentially bolstering legal defense against future challenges. This personnel shift suggests a change in the political landscape surrounding Trump’s long-held desire for a large-scale military parade.
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Plans for a large military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14th, coinciding with the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, are reportedly underway. The parade, envisioned as a four-mile march from the Pentagon to the White House, has yet to receive formal requests for local assistance, leaving officials with short notice and unclear details. This follows previous attempts by President Trump to organize similar events, which were met with significant cost concerns and logistical challenges. The proposed parade’s scale suggests substantial coordination will be needed across multiple federal agencies and local authorities.
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will remove Black Lives Matter Plaza and its mural, replacing it with a design by D.C. schoolchildren. This decision, made in response to pressure from the White House and Republican Representative Andrew Clyde’s proposed legislation threatening federal funding, will reverse the 2020 designation. Clyde’s bill demanded renaming the plaza “Liberty Plaza,” a proposal Bowser opposes. The mayor cited the need to focus on economic growth and public safety following federal job cuts as justification.
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A bomb threat, allegedly from an account claiming to represent Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, prompted the evacuation of the Principles First Summit in Washington, D.C. The summit, attended by prominent anti-Trump conservatives, was targeted with a threat referencing explosive devices and naming specific attendees. While organizers initially implicated Tarrio, they later clarified the threat’s origin remained unconfirmed. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions in the city due to overlapping conservative gatherings, including CPAC. Tarrio himself denied involvement and threatened legal action.
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Thousands of activists converged on Washington D.C. for the People’s March, protesting a range of issues from the incoming Trump administration’s policies. Three separate marches, focusing on democracy/immigration, D.C. statehood, and LGBTQIA/bodily autonomy, respectively, culminated in a rally at the Lincoln Memorial. The event, organized by several national activist groups, drew participants from across the East Coast and aimed to mobilize opposition to perceived threats to civil rights and freedoms. Counter-protesters also gathered at the Lincoln Memorial, focusing on abortion rights.
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President Biden, in a recent interview, publicly endorsed a congressional stock trading ban for the first time, stating that lawmakers should not profit from the stock market during their tenure. This long-debated proposal, despite gaining bipartisan momentum with a Senate committee passing a bill in July, faces an uncertain future with the current Congress nearing its end. Biden’s statement highlights the ethical concerns surrounding potential conflicts of interest, arguing that such trading undermines public trust. The President’s support, while potentially impactful, may not be enough to overcome legislative hurdles before the session concludes.
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House Republicans pushing to rename D.C.’s Dulles airport after Donald Trump is a blatant display of misplaced priorities and unwavering loyalty to a deeply divisive and controversial figure. In the grand scheme of things, does naming an airport after a soon-to-be convicted felon and widely regarded as the worst president in our nation’s history seem like a worthwhile endeavor? Rep. Gerry Connolly’s suggestion to name a federal prison after Trump seems far more fitting given the looming legal troubles he faces.
The airport currently bears the name of John Foster Dulles, a figure who played a significant role in American history during the Cold War era.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood