The Army spokesman said the Arlington National Cemetery employee was trying to make sure those participating in the wreath-laying ceremony earlier this week were following the rules, which ‘clearly prohibit political activities on cemetery grounds.’
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Trump says he’ll announce a plan to make U.S. the ‘crypto capital’
Donald Trump has done a complete about-face toward the asset class, which he had considered a crime-riddled scam while he was in office.
Israel kills a top militant in its deadliest West Bank raids since Gaza war began
The raids drew alarm from the United Nations and neighboring Jordan, as well as from British and French leaders, who stressed the urgency of jump-starting stalled cease-fire negotiations during meetings in Paris.
Ukraine’s daring offensive intensifies pressure on U.S. to ease cautious approach to the war
The Biden administration says its careful deliberations over how and when to help Ukraine are necessary to avoid provoking retaliation from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ford joins growing list of companies changing diversity policies after conservative pressure
Robby Starbuck, a conservative political commentator who has gone after companies such as Lowe’s, Tractor Supply and John Deere, wrote in a post on X he was investigating Ford’s ‘woke’ policies.
Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ FBI official says
Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot at former President Trump from a nearby roof before being killed by a Secret Service countersniper, did extensive research for an attack before the shooting.
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states – and around the world
The program has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky, 2 of 21 states where all children under 5 can enroll to have books mailed to their homes monthly.
Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says
While Trump has repeatedly boasted about his role in overturning Roe, he has, in recent days, pushed back on Democrats’ warnings that he will go even further to restrict access if he wins a second term.
Babe Ruth’s ‘called shot’ jersey could get as much as $30 million at auction
Heritage Auctions said Ruth gave the road jersey to one of his golfing buddies around 1940 and it remained in that family for decades.
Wildfires in Brazil leave at least 2 dead. Dozens of cities on high alert
The fires have raged in the region outside the city of Sao Paulo, one of Latin America’s most populous cities with more than 11 million residents.