Washington, DC to host Trump’s massive military parade

The U-S military is putting on a huge display to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday. At the direction of President Trump, a massive parade will take place here in Washington, DC, featuring hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of American soldiers. The occasion is the 250th birthday of the Army taking place on Flag Day, which is also the president’s 79th birthday. Army officials say the price tag of the event is up to an estimated 45 million dollars.

Trump urges Iran to make nuclear deal after Israeli strikes

President Trump is urging Iran to make a nuclear deal now that it has been struck by Israel. The president wrote on social media that Iran should make a deal “before there is nothing left,” saying “just do it before it’s too late.” He said he gave Iran a 60 day ultimatum to “make a deal” — two months ago. Despite fears of a wider regional conflict, the president is still hoping to reach a nuclear deal with Iran. He said “they have, perhaps, a second chance.”

Appeals Court allows Trump’s Nat’l Guard deployment for now

An appeals court is allowing President Trump to keep control over California’s National Guard troops until a hearing next week. On Thursday, a federal judge ruled that the president illegally deployed the National Guard to help with LA protests, and must return control of the troops to California’s governor. But hours later, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked that judge’s order. The court said it would hold a hearing on the matter on Tuesday. The order applied only to the National Guard troops and not Marines who were also deployed to Los Angeles.

Trump to meet with National Security Council after Israeli strike

President Trump will meet with national security officials at the White House. In the aftermath of Israel’s military attack against Iran, the president will attend a National Security Council meeting in the White House Situation Room. The administration is working to protect American personnel and interests in the Mideast amid concerns of a widespread conflict in the region.

Final preparations being made for Trump’s military parade

Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to LA

A federal judge says President Trump illegally deployed the National Guard to help with LA protests. In a temporary restraining order, the judge said the president must return control over National Guard troops to California Governor Gavin Newsom. The order said the deployment of the Guard was illegal, violated both the Tenth Amendment, and exceeded Donald Trump’s statutory authority. According to the judge, the protests in Los Angeles fall far short of the “rebellion” cited by the president. The Justice Department immediately filed an appeal.

U.S. says “not involved” in Israel’s strikes against Iran

The Trump administration is warning Iran not to target U-S interests or personnel. The State Department said the United States is “not involved” in Israel’s attack against the Iranian capital. And in a written statement Secretary of State Rubio said: “Let me be clear: Iran should not target U-S interests or personnel.” He said “Israel took unilateral action against Iran” and the administration’s “top priority is protecting American forces in the region.” President Trump had been urging Israel to hold off an attack as the U-S conducted nuclear talks with Iran.

Trump admits deportation effort is hurting farming, leisure industries

President Trump admits that his immigration crackdown is hurting farmers and the hospitality industry.
In a change of tone, the president acknowledges that immigration raids are having a direct impact on farmers who often hire undocumented workers. “They’re not citizens, but they’ve turned out, you know, to be great.” And he says “changes are coming,” promising to protect the farming and leisure sectors of the economy. But press secretary Karoline Leavitt tells the Salem Radio Network that the administration remains committed to worksite enforcement.

Trump calls Fed chair a “numbskull,” but no plans to fire him

President Trump scorches the chairman of the Federal Reserve again, but has no plans to fire him. The president continues to slam Fed chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates. Despite calling Powell a “numbskull,” the president said he’s not going to fire him. But he went on to say he “may have to force something” as part of his ongoing push for the central bank to lower rates.

Trump: Israeli attack on Iran “not imminent” but could happen

President Trump is concerned about a possible Israeli attack against Iran. The president said he continues to urge Israel to hold off from taking military action against Iran. He said the U-S goal in ongoing talks with Iran is straightforward. The president said he’s concerned a “massive conflict” could occur in the Middle East if no agreement is reached.

Trump revokes California’s EV and emissions rules

President Trump has killed California’s electric vehicle and emissions rules. In a White House signing ceremony, the president blocked California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, which he called a “disaster.”  He also approved measures to overturn state policies curbing emissions from certain vehicles. By eliminating different emissions standards in different states, the president said new cars will cost less.

U.S. reduces staff presence in Middle East as tensions rise

The United States is reducing its staffing presence in the Mideast as tensions rise. Non-essential personnel at the U-S Embassy in Baghdad have been ordered to leave because of the potential for regional unrest. The State Department also is authorizing the departure of nonessential personnel and family members from Bahrain and Kuwait. President Trump said, “They are being moved out, because it could be a dangerous place.” The move comes as U-S nuclear talks with Iran appear to have hit an impasse.

Musk regrets some of his Trump media posts that “went too far”

Billionaire Elon Musk is stepping back from his public fight with President Trump. After last week’s explosive meltdown between the one-time allies, Musk now says he regrets some of his social media posts. He writes on X that they went “too far.” Musk claimed credit for Donald Trump’s election victory and criticized the president’s spending bill. He also alleged that information about the president’s association with infamous pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was being concealed.

Trump announces new US-China trade framework and tariffs

President Trump says the U-S and China have agreed to a new trade framework and tariffs. After two days of talks between the world’s two largest economies, the U-S and China have come to terms on a framework that could lead to a trade deal. President Trump posted online that the “deal” is done subject to approval from himself and Chinese leader Xi. Under the agreement, U-S tariffs will be set at 55 percent and China’s tariffs will be 10 percent. The president said the U-S will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China and, in return, Chinese students will be allowed to attend American colleges and universities.

After LA, Trump warns would-be violent protesters

President Trump has a message for immigration protesters who turn violent. Los Angeles isn’t the only city where demonstrations have taken place over immigration enforcement raids. Protests have sprung up in several American cities. The president issued this warning if those protests turn violent: “When they do it, if they do it, they’re going to be met with equal or greater force than we met right here.” He defended his deployment of troops to L-A, while critics argue the president’s actions are a “serious breach of state sovereignty.”

Trump celebrates Army, plans to restore military base names

President Trump celebrates the Army’s 250th anniversary during a visit to Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
The president’s visit began with a demonstration of military hardware, a helicopter raid, and 600 parachuting special forces. He then hailed the U-S Army. The president also announced plans to restore the names of several military bases that were renamed during the Biden administration.

Trump open to invoking Insurrection Act to quell protest in LA

President Trump says he’s open to invoking the Insurrection Act to deal with protests in Los Angeles.  The Insurrection Act authorizes the president to deploy military forces inside the United States to suppress rebellion or domestic violence or to enforce the law in certain situations. Speaking in the Oval Office, the president was asked how long National Guard troops will stay in Los Angeles. “Until there’s no danger,” he said. The president said L.A. was “under siege” until he authorized sending in the National Guard.

RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Junior has ousted the entire CDC vaccine advisory committee. In a move sparking criticism from major physicians and public health groups, Kennedy removed all 17 members of a scientific committee. That panel advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines. Kennedy, who has been a leading anti-vaccine activist, argued that the members had too many conflicts of interest and he pledged to replace them with his own picks. Critics said his actions are “dangerous and unprecedented.”

Trump engaged in high-profile feud with California governor

President Trump is engaged in a high-profile feud with California Governor Gavin Newsom. When it comes to Newsom’s handling of violent immigration protests in Los Angeles, the president isn’t shy about criticizing the Democrat. Donald Trump went as far as to suggest that the governor should be arrested, saying “it would be a great thing.” The president’s border czar has warned that anyone, including public officials, would be arrested if they obstructed federal immigration enforcement.

Pentagon deploys Marines to L.A.; California sues Trump admin

More members of the U-S military are heading to Los Angeles in the wake of recent violence. The Pentagon has deployed about 700 Marines to L-A to help National Guard members respond to protests over immigration raids. The Marines are being deployed from their base in the Southern California desert to protect federal property and personnel. Meanwhile, President Trump authorized the deployment of an additional two-thousand National Guard members, even as California filed a lawsuit against the administration for trampling on the state’s authority.

After public break-up, Trump wishes Musk well

President Trump has no plans to discontinue Elon Musk’s Starlink internet access at the White House.
After a very public falling out between the two men, the president said Starlink is a “good service” and he plans to keep it. But he told reporters he might move the red Tesla that he purchased out of the White House complex. Even though Donald Trump has parted ways with his former ally and said over the weekend he had no plans to mend ties, he said on Monday: “I just wish him well. Very well, actually.”

Trump blames “professional agitators” for L.A. violence

President Trump is blaming “professional agitators” for the scenes of violence in southern California. defending his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Responding to the immigration protests in Los Angeles, the president accused insurrectionists of creating the violence. He also posted online that sending in the National Guard was a “great decision.” However, California Governor Newsom plans to sue the Trump administration to roll back, what he calls, an “unconstitutional” deployment.

U.S. and China hold high-level trade talks in London

The U-S and China hare holding high-level trade negotiations in London. The talks are aimed at trying to end a trade dispute that has rocked the global economy. This latest round follows negotiations in Geneva last month that brought a temporary truce in which both the U-S and China agreed to a 90-day suspension of most of the 100%-plus tariffs they had imposed on each other.

Trump’s new travel ban affects mainly African, Mideast countries

President Trump’s new travel ban is now in effect. The new proclamation prohibits travel to the U-S by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries. It also imposes heightened restrictions on people from seven other countries who are outside the U.S. and don’t hold a valid visa. The ban is the latest move in the president’s escalating campaign of immigration enforcement — and was quickly denounced by groups that provide aid and resettlement help to refugees.