Police evacuate Texas state Capitol after credible threat to lawmakers
June 14 (Reuters) - The Texas State Capitol and grounds in Austin were evacuated on Saturday ahead of a planned protest after a credible threat to lawmakers, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
Local media said a protest against President Donald Trump dubbed the "No Kings" event was set to begin at the Texas Capitol at 5 p.m. Saturday. Police around the U.S. are on high alert after a gunman posing as a police officer killed a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband in Minnesota in an apparent politically motivated assassination, and wounded a second lawmaker and his spouse, state officials said.
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Daily Mirror
38 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
I went to Donald Trump's birthday tank parade and already thinks he's a king
When Donald Trump came on stage for his birthday speech, the US Army band struck up a very familiar tune. It wasn't one of the usual American patriotic hits - like Hail to the Chief. And it wasn't his favourite intro song, Lee Greenwood's God Bless the USA - although Greenwood would perform that one live later. No, Trump came on to My Country 'Tis of Thee. Which shares a tune which is better know by Brits as God Save The King. As dogwhistles go, it was not subtle. Trump's speech itself was unusually brief and largely apolitical - but the rest of the event couldn't have been more Pyongyang if he'd come on stage in a sheepskin leather jacket. Over a couple of hours, 7,000 troops, dozens of tanks and other vehicles, swarms of helicopters and two robot dogs rolled, flew and ambled past Trump's podium as he apparently struggled to stay awake. It was the kind of muscular display of might that America just doesn't do. The last time this kind of military parade took place in Washington it was in celebration of the completion of Operation Desert Storm, back in the early 90s. And that one had a good reason behind it - it was a celebration of a military victory. This time it was so transparently just an excuse for an elderly wannabe hardman could look at his real life airfix models for the afternoon of his birthday. And don't be trying to claim the celebrations of the US Army's 250th anniversary were already underway before Trump took office. Because the original plan was just hold a festival in celebration - which still happened in the field next door. There was a rope climbing contest, a few choppers and tanks and vastly fewer MAGA hats. The parade was for Trump's birthday, and anyone who thinks it wasn't didn't speak to many people who turned up to watch. As it turns out, I did. Almost everyone mentioned Donald Trump before the Army when asked wha they were celebrating. It was undeniably a spectacle. The scale of the hardware and he sacrifice of the troops was genuinely quite stirring. And the firework display next to the Washington monument was a legit impressive display of American firepower. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was visibly bored - at one point getting caught on camera yawning. Even Trump himself - sitting between a gurning Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth an a scowling Melania throughout the parade - appeared to drop off a few times. There also was a very weird moment towards the end as well, where Trump and Melania just stood in the middle of the stage for several minutes in silence, until a military officer appeared to tap Trump on the shoulder and suggest he might like to try leaving the stage. Earlier, a man in a Stars and Stripes stetson had old me it was about time America put its might on display - because it would raise morale. Not just with the troops, but the public too. You see, as well as being letting him play at being King - or perhaps playing Kim - it was transparently about hijacking American history and patriotism for MAGA. To make Donald Trump and a strong America he same thing in people's minds. As tension between the White House and Europe heats up, the Mirror has launched its very own US Politics WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news from across the pond. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is , select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our . And for the 70,000 or so people on the National Mall yesterday, it had been exceptionally successful. For the rest of the country, maybe not so much. They'll have watched it on a split screen, juxtaposed with either footage of the hunt for a political assassin in Minnesota, or of protests against his authoritarian behaviour. Or of a war in the Middle East that is showing up once again that his claims of being the "President of Peace" were absolute hogwash. It's a fraught week for America. And as Trump clutched his wife's pinkie and waddled off the sage, the sinister potential of what I'd just seen started to sink in. Pictures and video by Humphrey Nemar Follow our Mirror Politics account on Bluesky here. And follow our Mirror Politics team here - Lizzy Buchan, Mikey Smith, Kevin Maguire, Sophie Huskisson, Dave Burke and Ashley Cowburn. Be first to get the biggest bombshells and breaking news by joining our Politics WhatsApp group here. 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Sky News
an hour ago
- Sky News
Israel-Iran live: Trump issues warning to Iran - as Tehran and Israel exchange strikes overnight
Trump threatens to respond 'at levels never seen before' if Iran attacks US Donald Trump has threatened to respond to any attack by Iran on the US with "the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces". In a post on Truth Social, the US president said the US had "nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight". He wrote: "If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before. "However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!" His comments came as Iran and Israel exchanged more strikes overnight, with reports from Israel saying eight people were killed in two hits on residential buildings. Israel says it attacked Iran's defence ministry and nuclear project Israel continued its own attacks overnight, saying on social media that it targeted the ministry of defence HQ in Tehran, the base for a nuclear project, and "additional targets". Casualty figures are so far unknown. Israel has insisted its actions are vital to stop Iran developing a nuclear weapon in the near future. Iran, however, has long maintained that its nuclear programme is for domestic purposes only. Eight killed in two strikes on residential buildings - Israeli media Israeli media are reporting at least eight people have been killed in Iranian missile strikes overnight. Four of them are said to have been killed after a building suffered a direct hit in Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, while another four women - from the same family - reportedly died in the northern city of Tamra. Sky News has not yet been able to independently verify these figures. Israel's MDA emergency service has so far only confirmed four deaths: A woman in her 60s, a woman in her 80s, a boy around 10 years old, and another young girl. (Believed to be the Bat Yam incident). It also said 140 people were injured in the overnight attacks. As always, these figures could be revised. Picture show damage from Iranian strikes on Israel More images are coming through of damage caused by Iranian attacks on Israel overnight. There's major damage to a multi-storey residential building near Tel Aviv, which appears to have taken a direct hit. The night-time pictures show firefighters at impact sites in central Israel, with the bottom image also said to be a residential building. One dead in Tel Aviv after strikes At least one person has died after rocket strikes in Tel Aviv, Israel is reporting. The medical emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), says medics have determined the death of a woman in her 60s. They are also providing medical treatment to approximately 20 injured people who have so far been located. Rescue operations are continuing. Direct hit on residential building in Tel Aviv An eight-storey residential building in Tel Aviv has been hit, Israeli authorities are reporting. The Israel Fire and Rescue Services have said the strike "caused significant damage" and ten firefighting teams are on site. Meanwhile, in the central district, several direct hits on buildings have been reported, along with a fire in an open area. MDA reports that its teams are treating a number of casualties in varying conditions. In pictures: Rescue teams in northern Israel Rescue teams are at the scene of a residential building in northern Israel that was hit after missiles were fired from Iran. Both Israel's military and Iran state television announced the latest round of Iranian missiles while the Israeli security cabinet met. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said missiles targeted fuel production facilities for Israeli jet fighters. It said Iran would fire further missiles if Israeli strikes continue. IDF: Sirens activated after strikes from Iran and Yemen The IDF has said sirens have been activated in the country after strikes from both Iran and Yemen. It said it had identified missiles launched from Yemen towards Israel and was working on intercepting them. New barrage of Iranian missiles hits Israel Israel has said a new barrage of Iranian missiles have been fired towards Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat, the IDF has said. "The military has instructed residents to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice," the IDF has said. "Leaving the protected space is only permitted following an explicit directive." People in northern and central Israel told to stay near shelters Israel's military has instructed residents in northern and central Israel to remain close to protected spaces. "Movement in public areas should be minimised, and public gatherings must be avoided," the IDF has said. "Upon receiving an alert, enter a protected space and remain there until an official update is issued."
The Guardian
an hour ago
- The Guardian
Mexico see off Dominican Republic in Gold Cup opener amid Ice concerns
Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on Saturday night in a Concacaf Gold Cup group stage match. West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez opened the scoring in the 44th minute, Fulham striker Raúl Jiménez added a goal in the 47th and defender César Montes got another one in the 53rd. Jiménez now has 40 goals with the Mexican national team and is six away from Jared Borgetti, in second place on the career scoring list for El Tri. Javier Hernández is Mexico's top scorer with 52. 'It was a good win to start with. I congratulate my team, who maintained their emotional balance. It was a hard-fought, but fair victory,' said Mexico coach Javier Aguirre. 'Our rival did a lot of merit, they demanded us, they did a good job.' Mexico leads Group A with three points while the Dominican Republic is at the bottom. Costa Rica and Suriname, the other countries in the group, will face off on Sunday in Snapdragon stadium in San Diego. 'We were patient, we scored three goals and it was an attractive match for the fans, although there are things that need to be corrected,' Aguirre added. Peter González in the 51st minute and Edison Ascona in the 67th scored for the Dominicans, who earned their first qualification as one of the four group winners in League B of the Concacaf Nations League. The match was played at SoFi stadium before 54,309 fans, most of them rooting for Mexico. There was uncertainty on how many Mexican fans would attend the match. On Friday, Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum urged US officials not to target individuals attending the game. Dozens of workers have been detained by federal immigration authorities in a series of raids in LA's fashion district and at Home Depot parking lots in Southern California. More than 100 people have been detained. Mexico will try to qualify for the next round next Wednesday when they play Suriname while the Dominican Republic will play Costa Rica. Both matches will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
