What to know today
- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spoke briefly after a lavish military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary that included thousands of soldiers, military vehicles and aircraft.
- Trump thanked the military and boasted about its strength to foreign adversaries. "America’s enemies have learned that if you threaten the American people, our soldiers are coming for you," he said.
- Protests took place throughout the country. A number of progressive organizations combined to host “No Kings” protests, which follow days of nationwide protests against the administration’s immigration policies. Trump warned this week that protesters at the military parade would be met with “heavy force.”
Two hours after curfew, L.A.'s protest area is calm
About two hours after the city's curfew ended a standoff between law enforcement and protesters, L.A.’s Civic Center area is calm, and police don’t seem concerned about a few stragglers on the streets. At least two businesses remain open, and there are no smashed windows or signs of looting. Cars are on the street and people are walking around where they can.
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President Donald Trump presided over a military parade June 14 in Washington, D.C., honoring the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The event featured thousands of soldiers, hundreds of vehicles and dozens of military aircraft and is estimated to have cost tens of millions of dollars. The president, who celebrated his 79th birthday the same day, delivered remarks during the parade honoring soldiers.
Drones and robotic dogs represent the future of the Army at military parade
As the 250th celebration of the Army displayed the various eras of the military, a section featuring drones and robotic dogs represented the Army’s future.
Police in downtown L.A. surround protesters once again just before curfew
Police started to surround protesters in downtown Los Angeles once again as clashes intensified just minutes before curfew went into effect at 8 p.m.
Officers continued to push the crowd south. At one point, a firework went off in the crowd on the corner of Broadway and 3rd Street. Protesters threw a bottle while law enforcement fired off munitions.
Outside Grand Central Market, a food hall run largely by immigrants, a tense standoff began between police and protesters. Police started to shoot projectiles at onlookers, who were recording the protests, at an apartment building down the block.
As clashes continued, some diners watched the interactions from inside the wine bar Kippered. A few hung out of the window from the establishment's second floor with their cellphones. Others went outside to get a closer look at the situation.
Despite the chaos outside, owner Reed Herrick said he wanted to stay open today to show the true story of Los Angeles. “The perception of downtown is that things weren’t great here, and we need people to know that people live here,” he said. “Humanity exists here. We run our businesses here.”
Seattle police say tens of thousands marched peacefully today
In posts on social media and on its website, the Seattle Police Department said "tens of thousands" of peaceful protesters marched in the city today, from Cal Anderson Park to the Seattle Center.
"The march began slowly, a river of people of all ages flowing from the park’s heart, down Pine Street, and weaving through city streets," Police Sgt. Patrick Michaud wrote after the "No Kings" protest concluded. "There were no confrontations or property destruction — only the rhythmic shuffle of feet, conversation, occasional guitar playing, and chants echoing off the buildings."
Law enforcement blocks protesters in Austin
In downtown Austin, Texas, law enforcement officers in riot gear are joining two already-established lines of officers on bikes, horseback and in vehicles.
The officers are blocking protesters from heading farther down 8th Street, which leads to a federal building. The protesters had already completed a nonviolent march in a local square.
The crowd began to disperse shortly afterward.
One arrest at D.C. parade checkpoint
A man with a concealed carry permit from Texas was arrested at a parade checkpoint earlier today for having a pistol, according to the Secret Service official, because his Texas concealed carry permit was not valid in Washington.
Washington does not honor concealed carry permits from outside the district.
Clashes between law enforcement and protesters continue in downtown L.A.
Police and protesters have been locked in another standoff in downtown Los Angeles.
Law enforcement continued to push protesters farther south down Main Street.
At one point, a man in a wheelchair was stuck in the middle of a volley of tear gas.
Across the street from City Hall, law enforcement continued to shoot flash-bang devices into a public park while drones and helicopters flew overhead.
Police said on X that people were throwing concrete, rocks, bottles and commercial-grade fireworks at officers.
Army’s 250th anniversary parade ends with massive fireworks display
A fireworks display lasting about 18 minutes marked an epic conclusion to the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade.
Watch highlights from the Army’s 250th anniversary in 3 minutes
Watch highlights as President Trump marks the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with a military parade in Washington, D.C.
