President Donald Trump has already eroded many of the U.S.’s democratic safeguards and traditions in the initial months of his second term.

Washington, D.C., will host a grand celebration for the US Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. The day features a festival on the National Mall with military demonstrations,

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others have highlighted the “Trump bump” in recruiting wins. Officials and experts say it’s a bit more complicated.

California Governor Gavin Newsom didn't mince words when he shared sharp opinions on the military parade that falls on Donald Trump's birthday.

The service is experiencing an identity crisis after 20 years of war, and as the president warns of threats to America from within.

The U.S. Capitol is seen through security fencing, set up on the National Mall, during preparations for an upcoming military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump spoke for more than 50 minutes June 10 on Fort Bragg’s Pike Field. From Army history to the LA protests, here's what he talked about.

President Trump's military parade will feature hundreds of combat vehicles and thousands of troops, bringing warnings from Democrats.