12:45โขTrump's Military Parade Rolls Forward
โจThe newspapers report on Trump's military parade proceeding as planned for his 79th birthday, coinciding with the Army's 250th anniversary, with up to 200,000 expected attendees and tanks, helicopters displaying military power (ABC News, MSNBC, USA Today, Vox, The Blaze). Critics describe the parade as a "chilling spectacle" that threatens civil-military relations and democracy's foundations, while supporters frame it as honoring the Army's formation (MSNBC, Vox, Reason). The Israel-Iran conflict escalates further as Israel's defense minister warns "Tehran will burn" following continued Iranian missile strikes, with Israeli officials promising "more surprises coming up" after their assault on nuclear facilities killed top generals and scientists (CBS, CNN, Fox News, AP News, The Hill). Meanwhile, millions prepare for nationwide "No Kings" rallies at over 2,000 locations protesting presidential power, while Trump faces accusations of using racial slurs against the handcuffed Senator Padilla in private calls to confidants (Common Dreams, The Daily Beast).