Washington, Military Parade
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As Washington showcases military strength and presidential pomp, a sharply divided nation watches on—some in celebration, many in protest. With security stretched across the capital and tension in the air,
Nearly 2 in 3 U.S. adults — 64% — oppose the use of government funds for this weekend's military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army's 250th birthday, according to new data from the NBC News Decision Desk Poll,
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A day-long program of Army-organized activities and music is scheduled before the parade begins at around 6:30 p.m. Critics say the $40 million parade represents an alarming politicization of the military and bears eerie resemblance to military parades held by North Korea or Russia.
Weather forecasts in the Washington, D.C., area call for potential scattered thunderstorms in the evening--which could put a damper on parade plans. On Thursday at the White House, President Trump sai
Law enforcement is on high alert for Saturday's "No Kings Day" planned protests in response to Trump's controversial military parade in Washington D.C.
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The Army expects as many as 200,000 people to attend the parade that honors the U.S. Army’s formation and coincides with Donald Trump’s birthday.