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The Herald Scotland
18 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Where are the 'No Kings' protests and demonstrations being held
All of the "No Kings" marches, rallies and demonstrations were deliberately organized to coincide with the Army's "Grand Military Parade and Celebration, which also falls on Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. Administration officials insist it is a coincidence that the parade falls on Trump's birthday. "Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption," according to a statement posted on the official "No Kings" event website. The "No Kings" demonstrations are expected to be the largest and most numerous protests since Trump's second term began, dwarfing the Hands Off! protests in early April that drew as many as 1 million Americans to the streets at more than 1,000 rallies. "They've defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services," reads a statement from the official "No Kings" event website. "The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. No kings." Here is how to check where "No Kings" demonstrations will take place. When, where are the 'No Kings' protests taking place? The "No Kings" protests will take place on June 14 in 1,800 communities across the country. A map of "No Kings" protest locations, down to the exact location and timeframe, can be seen below. 'No Kings' protest locations Contributing Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY
The Herald Scotland
18 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Man arrested after allegedly driving into protesters in Virginia
Culpeper Police charged Checklick with reckless driving, according to the release. He appeared before a magistrate and was ordered to be held without bond at the Culpeper County Jail. Officers said they stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Checklick. Their preliminary investigation determined that Checklick had "intentionally accelerated his vehicle into the dispersing crowd, striking at least one person with his vehicle." No injuries were reported to police. The person Checklick is accused of striking with his vehicle has not been identified by law enforcement, the release said. Incident occurred amid 'No Kings' protests The incident in Virginia occurred as millions took part in coordinated "No Kings" protests from coast to coast, criticizing the Trump administration. The "No Kings" marches, rallies and demonstrations were organized to coincide with the Army's "Grand Military Parade and Celebration, which falls on Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. Woman killed at Virginia protest in 2017 after man drove car into crowd Several years ago, a car drove into a crowd of counterprotesters about an hour from Culpeper in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing a demonstrator. James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of killing a woman named Heather Heyer, after intentionally driving into a group protesting a "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017. Fields was convicted of first-degree and eight other charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and hit and run. Heyer, a 32-year-old paralegal and civil rights activist, was killed, and nearly three dozen were injured during the attack.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Donald Trump's Mega Military Parade Marking Army's 250th Birthday In Washington, D.C.
President Trump is attending a military parade in Washington, D.C., Saturday to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary, as he also celebrates his 79th birthday. The 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration, as it's officially called, features thousands of soldiers, an array of tanks and other military vehicles, and dozens of aircraft. A large crowd of spectators lined the parade route along the National Mall to Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked on stage to the tune of Hail to the Chief and a 21-gun salute before the parade began. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth were also in attendance. Mobile App -
USA Today
a day ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Man 'intentionally' drives into protesters at 'No Kings' in Virginia, police
Man 'intentionally' drives into protesters at 'No Kings' in Virginia, police Show Caption Hide Caption Millions march in 'No Kings' protests across country Millions marched in cities and towns across the U.S. in "No Kings" protests to rally against the Trump administration. Authorities in Virginia arrested a 21-year-old man they said intentionally drove an SUV through the crowd at the town's "No Kings" day event. Culpeper police officers arrested Joseph R. Checklick Jr., of Culpeper, on June 14, at the conclusion of the demonstration. Participants were leaving the area and crossing through a business's parking lot when an SUV drove "recklessly through the crowd of pedestrians," the department said in a news release. Culpeper Police charged Checklick with reckless driving, according to the release. He appeared before a magistrate and was ordered to be held without bond at the Culpeper County Jail. Officers said they stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Checklick. Their preliminary investigation determined that Checklick had "intentionally accelerated his vehicle into the dispersing crowd, striking at least one person with his vehicle." No injuries were reported to police. The person Checklick is accused of striking with his vehicle has not been identified by law enforcement, the release said. Incident occurred amid 'No Kings' protests The incident in Virginia occurred as millions took part in coordinated "No Kings" protests from coast to coast, criticizing the Trump administration. The "No Kings" marches, rallies and demonstrations were organized to coincide with the Army's "Grand Military Parade and Celebration, which falls on Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. Woman killed at Virginia protest in 2017 after man drove car into crowd Several years ago, a car drove into a crowd of counterprotesters about an hour from Culpeper in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing a demonstrator. James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of killing a woman named Heather Heyer, after intentionally driving into a group protesting a 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017. Fields was convicted of first-degree and eight other charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and hit and run. Heyer, a 32-year-old paralegal and civil rights activist, was killed, and nearly three dozen were injured during the attack.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump's military parade kicks off June 14: Here is how to get tickets
President Donald Trump and the country's troops are preparing to party. Thousands of Americans, including active-duty and retired service members, will gather for a pomp-filled procession through the streets of the nation's capital city to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 14. The date also coincides with Trump's 79th birthday. The "Grand Military Parade and Celebration," which will feature Army equipment, flyovers and thousands of soldiers in uniforms from the past and the present, caps off a week of programming designed to celebrate the military's enduring legacy. Trump has promised the event will be "unforgettable," and one "like you've never seen before." "It's gonna be something very, very special," Trump said in a June 6 video posted to Truth Social. "I don't think we've ever done one quite like this. We're gonna be celebrating the Army and our military." Here's how to get tickets. More: Trump warns would-be protesters on Army's 250th birthday celebration of 'heavy force' The "Grand Military Parade" is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C. The procession route will span six blocks, bisecting the National Mall. The three-hour event will take place on Constitution Avenue NW between15th Street and 23rd Street. Here is a graphic of the parade route. The parade and celebration will commence at 6:30 p.m. ET, but guests will be allowed in as early as 2 p.m. ET on the day of the parade, according to the U.S. Army. The procession will cross in front of Trump's viewing stand on Constitution Avenue, just south of the White House, around sundown. A parachute demonstration by the Golden Knights and a fireworks display will conclude the evening's festivities. The president is also expected to attend an enlistment and re-enlistment ceremony after the parade. Not necessarily. However, those who register for tickets on the U.S. Army's event website will likely get the best view of the procession. According to the U.S. Army, guests are invited to convene along the parade route or view from the Washington Monument Grounds. Tickets for the parade are limited, but those interested in attending the parade on June 14 can RSVP here. Prospective attendees will be asked to provide their full name, phone number, email, state and zip code. The U.S. Army will livestream all of the events for the 250th anniversary, including the parade, on all social media platforms for those who are unable to attend the celebration in person. Contributing: Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Do I need tickets for Trump's military parade? What to know
