Nation Jun 14 Watch 5:00 Military historian discusses the message Trump’s military parade sends to the world There’s a big parade in Washington, D.C. Saturday evening. On the streets: tanks and thousands of soldiers. In the air: flyovers and parachute jumps. And for taxpayers, a big price tag: as much as $45 million. It’s all to honor… By John Yang
Politics Jun 14 WATCH: Trump’s military parade honoring Army’s 250th birthday rolls through DC The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had been wanting for years barreled down Constitution Avenue on Saturday with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute, playing out against a counterpoint of protests around the country by those who decried… By Lolita C. Baldor, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
Politics Jun 13 Watch 3:43 What to expect as Washington hosts Trump’s military parade Since his first term, President Trump has dreamed of a grand military parade. Saturday, it will finally take place. The occasion is the Army’s 250th birthday and also Trump’s birthday. The multi-million dollar parade promises to feature a dazzling display… By Geoff Bennett, Veronica Vela, Claire Mufson
Politics Jun 12 Six in 10 of U.S. adults say Trump’s military parade is not good use of money, new AP-NORC poll finds The poll finds about 4 in 10 U.S. adults "somewhat" or "strongly" approve of the parade, while about 3 in 10 "somewhat" or "strongly" disapprove. About 3 in 10 neither approve nor disapprove. By Meg Kinnard, Linley Sanders, Associated Press
Jun 11 Veterans are divided over the Army’s big parade, being held on Trump’s birthday By Ben Finley, Associated Press Saturday's parade will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. The Army expects as many as 200,000 people could attend and says the parade will cost an estimated $25 million to $45 million. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Trump says people who protest military parade ‘will be met with very heavy force’ By Kenichi Serino The parade, held this Saturday in Washington, D.C., will mark the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. It is also Trump's birthday. He's expected to speak at the event. Continue reading
May 03 Army confirms military parade for its 250th anniversary will be held on Trump’s birthday By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Until recently, the Army’s birthday festival plans did not include a massive parade, which officials say will cost tens of millions of dollars. But Trump has long wanted a military parade, and discussions with the Pentagon about having one in… Continue reading
May 01 Army parade plans for Trump’s birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and 50 helicopters, AP reports By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Detailed Army plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and potentially a couple thousand civilians. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Supreme Court clears path for 2nd majority-Black congressional district in Ala. In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court cleared the way for a new congressional map in Alabama with a second majority-Black district, the federal government and 17 states are suing Amazon accusing it of stifling competition and forcing inflated… Continue watching