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President Trump stuck to the script at his “Salute to America” event, striking a patriotic tone in a largely apolitical speech running approximately 45 minutes — including the flyovers — behind bulletproof glass on the National Mall.   The President took an opportunity to boast, calling the US “the most exceptional nation in the history of the world.” He recognized each branch of the military at the beginning of his speech:…

(CNN)With jets roaring overhead and a poncho-clad crowd before him, President Donald Trump implored Americans to come together Thursday in a show of national pride — a rare unifying message from a deeply divisive President that came after days of controversy and criticism over his precedent-shattering military spectacle on the National Mall. ‘);$vidEndSlate.removeClass(‘video__end-slate–inactive’).addClass(‘video__end-slate–active’);}};CNN.autoPlayVideoExist = (CNN.autoPlayVideoExist === true) ? true : false;var configObj = {thumb: ‘none’,video: ‘world/2018/02/07/trump-military-parade-russia-china-france-north-korea-lon-orig-ejk.cnn’,width: ‘100%’,height: ‘100%’,section: ‘domestic’,profile: ‘expansion’,network:…

President Trump stuck to the script at his “Salute to America” event, striking a patriotic tone in a largely apolitical speech running approximately 45 minutes — including the flyovers — behind bulletproof glass on the National Mall.   The President took an opportunity to boast, calling the US “the most exceptional nation in the history of the world.” He recognized each branch of the military at the beginning of his speech:…

(CNN)With jets roaring overhead and a poncho-clad crowd before him, President Donald Trump implored Americans to come together Thursday in a show of national pride — a rare unifying message from a deeply divisive President that came after days of controversy and criticism over his precedent-shattering military spectacle on the National Mall. ‘);$vidEndSlate.removeClass(‘video__end-slate–inactive’).addClass(‘video__end-slate–active’);}};CNN.autoPlayVideoExist = (CNN.autoPlayVideoExist === true) ? true : false;var configObj = {thumb: ‘none’,video: ‘world/2018/02/07/trump-military-parade-russia-china-france-north-korea-lon-orig-ejk.cnn’,width: ‘100%’,height: ‘100%’,section: ‘domestic’,profile: ‘expansion’,network:…

President Trump stuck to the script at his “Salute to America” event, striking a patriotic tone in a largely apolitical speech running approximately 45 minutes — including the flyovers — behind bulletproof glass on the National Mall.   The President took an opportunity to boast, calling the US “the most exceptional nation in the history of the world.” He recognized each branch of the military at the beginning of his speech:…

WASHINGTON—President Trump delivered his elaborate Fourth of July celebration, defying critics and honoring the military. Rain fell throughout a hot, muggy afternoon in the nation’s capital, but thousands showed up to hear the evening address, part of Mr. Trump’s “Salute to America” that featured flyovers of booming jet fighters, military bands, tanks, armored vehicles and fireworks. Hundreds of troops were on hand as well as invited guests. …

President Trump honored American history and heroes ranging from George Washington to Martin Luther King Jr. during a rousing Fourth of July speech punctuated by displays of the country’s military air power. Speaking before a cheering crowd that repeatedly erupted in chants of “USA! USA!,” Trump hailed US innovations in science, medicine and space exploration during his 45-minute “Salute to America” speech on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The…

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A sizable earthquake struck Southern California on Thursday morning, rattling everywhere from the Los Angeles-area to Las Vegas. Colin Cowherd was among those who experienced the 6.4 magnitude temblor — but was live on-air while doing so. Cowherd, who hosts “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” on Fox Sports Radio and Fox Sports 1, was in the middle of his broadcast when the earthquake struck on Thursday morning — and nearly…

WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump supporters and opponents confronted each other during a hot and rainy Fourth of July, Trump himself stressed holiday themes and paid tribute to the military during a speech that largely avoided politics. “Our nation is stronger today than it ever was before,” Trump said at one point in his speech at the Lincoln Memorial, echoing a claim he has made often on the campaign trail. “As long as…

WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump supporters and opponents confronted each other during a hot and rainy Fourth of July, Trump himself stressed holiday themes and paid tribute to the military during a speech that largely avoided politics. “Our nation is stronger today than it ever was before,” Trump said at one point in his speech at the Lincoln Memorial, echoing a claim he has made often on the campaign trail. “As long as…

WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump supporters and opponents confronted each other during a hot and rainy Fourth of July, Trump himself stressed holiday themes and paid tribute to the military during a speech that largely avoided politics. “Our nation is stronger today than it ever was before,” Trump said at one point in his speech at the Lincoln Memorial, echoing a claim he has made often on the campaign trail. “As long as…

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In this hyperpartisan environment, congressional leaders use every tool to compel party members to stick with the team, dangling chairmanships, committee assignments, bill sponsorships, endorsements and campaign resources. As donors recognize the growing power of party leaders, they supply these officials with ever-increasing funds, which, in turn, further tightens their grip on power.

“I was laying down in my bed and I had my feet on the wall and I felt like both of the sides of the house were moving and shaking so I ran, and grabbed my brother and kid and came outside,” said Edith Mata, 22, a student at Bakersfield College. Her son is 3 years old and her brother is 17.

While President Trump is setting the bar for large crowds on the National Mall tonight, it’s worth noting that the National Park Service will never provide a crowd count for the festivities. Here’s why: Congress prohibits the Department of the Interior and its agencies from using its funds to crowd count. This has been in place since 1997 — well before Trump lamented coverage of his 2017 Inaugural crowd.  The…

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