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Army 250th anniversary parade: Trump arrives for tanks, troops on DC streets: Live updates
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's controversial and expensive military parade in Washington D.C. kicked off 30 minutes earlier than expected - with rain thunderstorms in the forecast for later in the night. A 21-gun salute and a performance of 'Hail to the Chief' welcomed the president and first lady Melania Trump and officially started the parade, which is expected to last about 90 minutes. An evening fireworks celebration on the National Mall will take place after the parade. The parade, which falls on Trump's 79th birthday, showcases the might of the military as tanks, armored vehicles and thousands of soldiers mark the Army's 250th anniversary. It also comes as the country is reeling after a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband were killed, and another lawmaker and his wife were injured, in a pair of politically motivated shootings earlier in the day. While leaving the White House to attend the parade, Trump told reporters the Minnesota shooting was "absolutely terrible." In a statement on social media earlier in the day, the president vowed the shooter will be prosecuted "to the fullest extent of the law." He said the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating the situation. More: Suspect identified in Minnesota lawmakers shooting: Updates In the evening parade in Washington, helicopters and World War II-era warplanes will fly overhead and Army parachutists will soar down to the White House's ellipse, where Trump will preside over the parade from a presidential booth alongside members of his Cabinet, GOP lawmakers, singer Lee Greenwood and Ultimate Fight Championship CEO Dana White. A day-long program of Army-organized activities and music took place before the parade on the National Mall in Washington. More: 'No Kings' protests updates: Rallies wind down in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and DC Critics say the $40 million parade represents a politicization of the military and bears resemblance to military parades held by North Korea or Russia. Thousands of "No Kings" protests against Trump, the parade, and his ongoing immigration crackdown are also scheduled across the country. Although weather forecasts predict possible thunderstorms on the evening of June 14 in the nation's capital, the Trump administration has not announced any contingency plan for a rained-out parade. President Donald Trump arrived at his viewing stand to watch the parade at 5:43 p.m. ET, about a half hour earlier than originally scheduled as evening rain and thunderstorms loom in the forecast. Trump's appearance suggests the parade will get underway earlier than the original 6:30 p.m. ET start time, perhaps to avoid the chance of lightning that could disrupt the event. Trump will watch the parade next to some of his Cabinet members, Republican lawmakers and other top allies. - Joey Garrison Much of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, Republican lawmakers and other top Trump allies have assembled for the president's military parade that will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army on Trump's 79th birthday. Those situated in a viewing stand where Trump will watch the parade include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought. Also watching from the stand are Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylore Greene of Georgia, Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, Maria Salazar of Florida, Rich McCormick of Georgia, singer Lee Greenwood (performer of 'God Bless the USA,' a Trump favorite) and Dana White House, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. - Joey Garrison and Francesca Chambers Anti-Trump protesters milled, for the most part quietly, along the perimeter of the parade line, though at times they clashed with the presidents supporters. One man asked the protesters how much they were being paid. Paul Williams, 58, yelled back 'freedom is free.' A school teacher from Silver Spring, Maryland, Williams said military parades in the U.S. aren't 'unprecedented' but he is worried about the 'atmosphere' of this one, and how much it could cost the federal government. 'I think it's just inappropriate to be celebrating,' he said. -Karissa Waddick The Army's daylong festival on the National Mall, celebrating its 250th anniversary, came off without a hitch, Army spokesman Steve Warren said. The weather, though muggy, cooperated for events like fitness challenges. 'The festival has been a great success," Warren said "People from all walks of life spent the day connecting with soldiers and learning about America's Army. The parade will be icing on the Army's birthday cake." Perhaps. Rain and possible thunderstorms crept toward Washington from the west late Saturday afternoon. 'The Army doesn't have any concerns about the weather," Warren said. "This parade will happen." If the weather turns nasty, the Army could modify or cancel flyovers by aircraft. "But the parade is a go," Warren said. - Tom Vanden Brook The line to get into the parade extends multiple city blocks, stretching around the Smithsonian Museum of American History, and then looping back into the street. Vendors are wheeling carts along the road, selling hats, T-shirts and Spongebob Squarepants Popsicles. Those waiting say the line has moved quickly. Standing near the front, waving a red fan, Chelsea Monk, 34, said she had only waited about five minutes. -Karissa Waddick The demonstrators outside the White House are dispersing after more than an hour of protesting. Hundreds are headed home, to the metro, and back to their hotels. Leo Pargo, one of the event's organizers, said they have no plans to protest the parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. —Rachel Barber Though the demonstration outside the White House is not officially a 'No Kings' protest, several attendees have written the slogan on their signs. Other signs include 'Due process is for everyone,' 'Immigrants make America great,' and 'Those who ban history want to repeat it.' — Rachel Barber There weren't any 'No Kings' protests originally scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. during Trump's military parade but reports early Saturday afternoon show a small demonstration beginning to form. A group called 'Refuse Fascism' started assembling in Logan Circle with about 500 people reportedly marching to Lafayette Park just in front of the White House. 'Fascist America – We say no! Now's the time for Trump to go,' the crowd chanted, according to the NBC affiliate in Washington. — Phillip M. Bailey About a block from the festival, local vendors are selling 'Make America Great Again' red baseball caps and white cowboy hats. Trump shirts are for sale including one that depicts the president in front of the White House and reads 'daddy's home.' — Rachel Barber Although potential showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday evening, it's a sunny and humid 82 degrees in Washington as of 2:30 p.m. Trash cans at the National Mall are overflowing with water cups as attendees heat up and apply sunscreen. — Rachel Barber Signs around the festival list several companies as sponsors of the event. Among them are Walmart, Lockheed Martin, and RTX, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies. —Rachel Barber Country music artist Noah Hicks took the main stage to perform several songs, including his yet to be released single 'Small Town Does.' Nearby, families play Connect Four, cornhole and flag football on the grass. —Rachel Barber Supporters say it's a much-needed showcase of American pride celebrating the Army, while critics slam it as a president's ego trip. But Saturday's military parade isn't the first in the nation's capital. That last one was the National Victory Celebration, which took place June 8, 1991, two months after the end of Operation Desert Storm. 'By God, we've kicked the Vietnam syndrome once and for all,' President George H.W. Bush said in March 1991, after the U.S.-led coalition kicked the Iraqi army out of Kuwait in a war that lasted about 100 hours. Some back then called the parade -- which cost about $12 million before inflation -- "a waste of time, effort and money," but mostly it was a patriotic celebration that turned out roughly 800,000 people that didn't feature nationwide protests. — Phillip M. Bailey The president isn't letting a poor forecast dampen his mood as he celebrates his 79th birthday and the Army's 250th. 'OUR GREAT MILITARY PARADE IS ON, RAIN OR SHINE,' Trump said in a Saturday morning post on Truth Social, his social media platform. 'REMEMBER, A RAINY DAY PARADE BRINGS GOOD LUCK. I'LL SEE YOU ALL IN D.C.' Rain and thunderstorms might damper the massive military showcase as much eastern half of the country are experiencing showers through the weekend. Remember the event is standing room only, according to the Secret Service. This isn't the first time Mother Nature has crashed a Trump event. If you recall, in January his second inauguration had to be moved to inside the U.S. Capitol due to intense cold. — Phillip M. Bailey Dripping in sweat, U.S. Army Maj. Andres Nanez is proud he and his team finished the fitness competition on the National lawn in 10 minutes and seven seconds. The timed test of endurance features a rope climb, Echo Bike ride, a three-person dead lift of more than 500 pounds, burpees and more, as spectators cheer on participants. Nanez left the Fort Bragg base in North Carolina to attend the Saturday's festivities with his fellow soldiers and family. 'Representing the U.S. Army is what brought us all together and to compete at the biggest stage,' Nanez said. 'Definitely enjoying this moment.' — Rachel Barber Decked in a red, white, and blue suit embellished with the iconic image of President Donald Trump holding his fist in the air after an assassination attempt in Butler, Penn., Tien Tran drew attention from the crowds at the national Mall Saturday morning. 'I've been wearing this since after the assassination attempt. I've been to rallies and to the inauguration,' Tran said. 'God saved Trump so he could save America and he will save the world.' He's in town for one day celebrate the military and Trump's birthday, which he says he celebrates every year in Orange County, Calif. He sides with Trump in his ongoing arguments between his state's governor over deployment of the National Guard after protests following ICE raids, saying Gavin Newsom has 'failed' Californians. 'They protest because either they are paid to do so or because they don't love this country,' he alleged. 'I'm a legal immigrant and I love this country and I don't want to see it being destroyed.' —Rachel Barber It isn't just the president and the Army's birthdays. June 14 also is when Old Glory, America's symbol of freedom with its 50 stars and 13 stripes, is celebrated. — Phillip M. Bailey Onlookers will see hundreds of military vehicles and thousands of soldiers on Saturday that will be grouped together for each major era of the Army's history. As USA TODAY previously reported, of the roughly 7,000 soldiers flocking to D.C. from bases around the world, about 1,000 will be dressed up in the historical uniforms from Revolutionary War, Civil War, both world wars and other major conflicts. The costumes were rented from the Motion Picture Costume Company – a Los Angeles-based contractor, and were used at a June 11 performance known as the Twilight Tattoo, which is open to the public weekly from May through July. "It's pretty cool," Private Jonathan Cole, who wore a Gulf War-era camouflage uniform ahead of Saturday's parade, told USA TODAY. — Phillip M. Bailey, Cybele Mayes-Osterman Part of Saturday's parade is making a patriotic appeal to future soldiers after years of the Army struggling to meet its recruitment goals. U.S. military officials announced the branch met its annual recruiting target of 61,000 in the first week of June, which was a full four months ahead of the scheduled. That is roughly 10% higher than the 55,000 recruits the Army reported having last year. "This achievement represents a significant turning point for the Army and indicates a renewed sense of patriotism and purpose among America's youth,' the Army said in a June 3 statement. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll attributed the rise to the 'decisive leadership' of Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, but others have spotlighted the Future Soldier Preparatory Course, which was established in August 2022. Former Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told the Associated Press, for instance, that the program established under Biden might be responsible for as much as a third of this year's recruiting totals. — Phillip M. Bailey As mentioned before, Americas might not like the cost of Saturday's parade but a plurality do like the idea of holding one. A new AP-NORC poll found 40% of U.S. adults approve of Trump's decision versus 29% who disapprove. As you may have expected, Democrats and liberal-leaning Americans aren't too excited about it. Just 20% approve of the president's decision while 50% disapprove, according to the survey. But it's a hit among Republicans and conservative-minded adults, with a whopping 67% giving Trump a thumbs up compared to only 11% who object. Among independents, slightly more favor the parade than object with 27% approving and 19% disapproving. The remaining 54% said neither. — Phillip M. Bailey Whatever you might think of Saturday's parade, there's no question D.C. streets will feel the weight. The Army has made special preparations to minimize damage to the roadways as tons of vehicles and artillery will be coming through the nation's capitol, such as: The M1A2/Abrams tank: Arguably, the most impressive and fearsome weapon in the parade, or pretty much anywhere at 70 tons, the tank entered Army service 45 years ago and first saw combat in Operation Desert Storm in 1991. It carries a 120mm cannon, robust armor and has a top speed of 45 mph. Stryker vehicle: Variants of these eight-wheeled, armored vehicles can carry infantry soldiers, mortars, command posts and act as ambulances. Strykers can carry up to 11 soldiers and reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. The AH-64 Apache: This attack helicopter cuts a menacing silhouette. It destroyed radar installations in Iraq during Desert Storm and provided air cover for convoys and troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan. — Phillip M. Bailey Saturday's parade might may also draw attention to Trump being the oldest commander-in-chief in U.S. history. Born June 14, 1946, when Harry Truman was president, he set the record for oldest person to take office at 78 years and 7 months, ahead of Joe Biden, who was 78 years and 2 months when he took office in January 2021. The age of American elected officials has been a topic of concern lately, mostly due to questions raised around Biden's acuity that hounded him for most of his term. Democrats have tried to do the same to Trump, such as when he mixed up the Japanese car company Nissan and the Japanese steel company Nippon last month. "He is not the same person that I dealt with just four years ago, and he's incapable of even a train of thought," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said of Trump in a recent interview. But that narrative hasn't stuck to Trump, who is known to ramble in public speeches but comes off as more vigorous to the public than Biden did. — Phillip M. Bailey Washington's weather forecast for the day of the parade shows a high of 83 degrees, with showers beginning in the late morning and possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m. local time. After 6 p.m., when the parade will kick off, forecasters predict a 75% chance of precipitation and some chance of thunder. The Army said on June 13 that the weather is "being closely monitored and taken into consideration, but at this point nothing has changed." More than 1,800 "No Kings" protests against the parade, Trump, and what protesters call his authoritarian policies, are scheduled in cities and towns throughout the world – but not Washington. Trump first said on June 10 that protests would be met with "very big force." The White House backtracked days later, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump "of course" supports peaceful protests. Other demonstrators have kept their plans in Washington on the day of the parade, with some fearing a crackdown like the response to protests against widescale deportations in Los Angeles. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Massive Army 250 parade takes over DC on Trump birthday - live updates
Miami Herald
an hour ago
- Miami Herald
Assassin Imitating Officer Kills Minnesota Legislator
EDITORS NOTE: EDS: SUBS throughout to update and expand; NEW headline; REMOVES Thrush from byline; EXPANDS contributor note; ADDS related story.); (ART ADV: With photos.); (With: MINN-SHOOTINGS-VICTIMS); Reporting was contributed by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Chris Hippensteel, Ernesto Londoño, Glenn Thrush and Jonathan Wolfe. A person pretending to be a police officer assassinated a Democratic state legislator in Minnesota and killed the lawmaker's husband in "an act of targeted political violence," law enforcement officials said Saturday. The gunman also shot and injured another Democratic lawmaker and his wife, officials said. State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, died in the attack at their home in the Minneapolis suburbs. State Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot multiple times at their house in a nearby suburb but were alive after surgery as of Saturday afternoon. Authorities were searching for the gunman, who shot at officers as they arrived at Hortman's home, before escaping. He was identified as Vance Boelter, 57, according to two law enforcement officials with knowledge of the matter. Chief Mark Bruley of the Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, police said the gunman's vehicle contained a manifesto and a target list with names of individuals, including the two lawmakers who were shot. They did not immediately provide details of what the manifesto said, nor did they offer a possible motive for the attacks. "We must all, Minnesota and across the country, stand against all forms of political violence," Gov. Tim Walz said. FBI officials said they had joined the investigation. The Minnesota State Patrol urged people not to attend political protests Saturday "out of an abundance of caution." The agency said that among the papers found in the gunman's car was at least one with the words: "NO KINGS," the name of the anti-Trump rallies scheduled across the nation. Though organizers of several protests said they were canceling their gatherings, thousands of people still gathered outside the state Capitol in St. Paul. Hortman, a lawyer by training and a legislator for about 20 years, was the speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives for a six-year period ending earlier this year. She helped Democrats pass several key policies on abortion rights, marijuana legalization, medical leave and other issues in 2023 and 2024, when her party briefly held full control of the state government. Hoffman, a fourth-term state senator from Champlin, another Minneapolis suburb, chairs the Senate's Human Services Committee and has said he strives for "collaboration across the aisle." His home address was published on his biography page on the Senate's website. Bob Jacobson, the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, said "This is a dark day today for Minnesota and for democracy." The shootings came days after the conclusion of an unusually acrimonious legislative session, during which tensions over party dominance had turned into a legal dispute, and a narrowly divided statehouse struggled to agree on a two-year budget. The shootings were also the latest in a series of recent attacks on political figures that has shaken American politics. Gunmen and arsonists have targeted politicians in both parties, from state-level officials to President Donald Trump, who was grazed in his right ear in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally last year. Just over two months later, Secret Service agents traded fire with a man they called a second would-be assassin at one of Trump's golf courses in Florida. In April, a man was charged with setting fire to the residence of Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania. Not long before, the Republican Party headquarters in New Mexico and a Tesla dealership near Albuquerque were firebombed, at the height of Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration. And less than a month ago, a man gunned down two workers from the Israeli Embassy in Washington. Condemnations of Saturday's shootings came from prominent figures in both parties. "It was an attack on everything we stand for as a democracy," Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said. Trump said he had "been briefed on the terrible shooting that took place in Minnesota," adding that "such horrific violence will not be tolerated." Officials shared some information about how the attacks unfolded, including the quick thinking of a police sergeant that led officers to the Hortmans' home. They arrived too late to save the couple, but they engaged the gunman in a shootout, and after he ran, they were able to seize his car. Around 2 a.m., officers from the Champlin Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at a home in Champlin. There, they found Hoffman and his wife injured with gunshot wounds. Officers from Brooklyn Park, a nearby suburb, assisted in the emergency response to the Hoffman home, and a sergeant from that department became concerned after discovering that one of the victims was a politician. "In hearing that, that very intuitive sergeant asked our officers to go check on Melissa Hortman's home, the representative that lives in our community," Bruley said. Two Brooklyn Park officers drove to Hortman's home around 3:30 a.m., and when they pulled up at her street, they were met with a strange sight: A police vehicle, or what appeared to be one, was already there, parked in the driveway with its emergency lights on. As the officers approached, a person who looked like a police officer -- dressed in a blue shirt and pants, wearing what looked like a protective vest, carrying a Taser, and wearing a badge -- was at the door and walking out of the house. When confronted by the officers, the person immediately opened fire. Police fired back, and the person "retreated into Melissa's home," Bruley said. It wasn't immediately clear whether anyone had been shot in the confrontation. Officers moved to the entrance of the house and saw Mark Hortman's wounded body. They took a few steps inside the home, dragged Hortman out and attempted first aid. He was pronounced dead shortly after. More officers were called to the scene, and they surrounded the house. A SWAT team arrived and sent a drone into the house, which helped them find the body of Melissa Hortman inside. But the gunman escaped on foot, officers said, and officials began a "large scale" search. This article originally appeared in The New York Times. 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Axios
an hour ago
- Axios
Suspect identified in fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmaker
Law enforcement officials say they are searching for a 57-year-old Minnesota man in connection with Saturday's fatal shooting of a prominent Minnesota state lawmaker. The latest: Vance Luther Boelter has been identified as a suspect in the early morning attack that killed House Democratic Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their suburban Twin Cities home, and the FBI said it is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, who were shot at their nearby residence shortly before the attack on the Hortmans, remained hospitalized earlier in the day. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension superintendent Drew Evans did not provide an update on their condition during a 3pm briefing identifying the suspect. What they're saying: "At this time, we would ask the public if you do locate him or see him, call 911," Evans said. "Do not approach him. You should consider him armed and dangerous." Anyone with information about Boelter or his whereabouts can contact investigators at 877-996-6222 or [email protected] Details: Boelter, who is 6'2" and roughly 220 lbs, was spotted in Minneapolis this morning wearing a light colored cowboy hat, a dark colored long-sleeved collared shirt and light pants, Evans said. Authorities, who have already obtained video of Boelter at multiple Twin Cities locations, believe he is "working to flee the area," Evans said. He said they do not know if additional people were involved in the attack. Catch up fast: Officials say the suspected shooter posed as law enforcement to target both lawmakers in their suburban Twin Cities homes. DFL Gov. Tim Walz said earlier in the day that the attack appeared to be a "politically motivated assassination." Zoom out: Investigators discovered what they've called a "manifesto" that also listed other Democratic lawmakers in an SUV that the shooter abandoned at Hortman's home after exchanging fire with law enforcement who arrived at the scene. An official who saw the list told Axios it includes prominent individuals who support abortion rights in Minnesota. Evans said it's "premature" to say what the shooter's motivations are based on the writings.
