Hundreds of US Marines arrive in LA as large protests are planned in California and across US

President Trump is finally getting his wish for a military parade in Washington, D.C., with tanks, troops, and aircraft rolling through the National Mall. Officially, the event marks the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday—but it also coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday and unfolds amid large-scale protests. Critics see it as a flashy display of power, while supporters view it as a patriotic celebration.

Massive "No Kings" protests are erupting across the U.S. ahead of a planned military parade in Washington, D.C., which critics see as a display of authoritarianism. The protests follow a week of tension over aggressive immigration raids. Meanwhile, international attention is split as Israel and Iran exchange attacks, with explosions reported in major cities and Iran issuing warnings to Western powers.

As President Trump prepares for a grand military parade in Washington this weekend, massive "No Kings" protests are erupting across the U.S. Organizers predict this could be the largest wave of demonstrations since his reelection, with millions rallying against what they see as authoritarian overreach by his administration. The striking visual of tanks rolling through D.C. streets while citizens flood public spaces nationwide creates a tense, divided snapshot of America.

A tragic and shocking incident unfolded in Minnesota when a Democratic state representative, Melissa Hortman, was killed and another lawmaker was wounded in what authorities believe were politically motivated attacks. Hortman's husband was also killed in the shooting. Governor Tim Walz described the violence as an apparent assassination, highlighting the grim escalation of political tensions.

President Trump announced that the military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary will go ahead as planned, rain or shine. In a post on Truth Social, he brushed off concerns about bad weather, joking that a rainy parade might even bring good luck. The event, set in Washington D.C., seems to be a priority for the president, who’s urging people to attend despite the forecast.