2 w. ago Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day

Frank Langfitt has covered the world. Now he reports for NPR as a roving correspondent, focusing on stories that help us understand a changing America. Recently, he covered both the military parade that brought tanks and armored personnel carriers rolling through the nation's capital, as well as the No Kings protests where people in dozens of cities across the country rallied against politicization of the armed forces by someone they called a would-be autocrat. Many have dubbed the day as a split-screen moment - and for Frank, going to two events on the same day gave him the sense of looking at America with a lens he had often examined other countries in the past. There are events that become a Rorschach test that brings out America's political and cultural divisions in bold relief. You could look at that day as an example of a divided America — a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But perhaps by being in both places on the same day you see something di...

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2 w. ago A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day

Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day you see something different.

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2 w. ago Woman hit and killed by convoy hauling tank from DC military parade

Woman hit and killed by convoy hauling tank from DC military parade  NBC4 Washington

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2 w. ago Fetterman calls out fellow Democrats for 'crazy' rhetoric, criticism of DC military parade

Sen. John Fetterman criticizes progressive Democrats, defends military parade for Army's 250th anniversary, and reaffirms his support for Israel against Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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2 w. ago WATCH: Protesters at DC parade justify violent tactics 'as long as they don't hurt anyone'

Protesters at a D.C. military parade express their commitment to peaceful demonstration while sharing perspectives on violent protests occurring in cities like Los Angeles.

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2 w. ago Crews reopening DC streets, checking for damage 2 days after military parade

Crews reopening DC streets, checking for damage 2 days after military parade  NBC4 Washington

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2 w. ago Assessing the impact of Saturday's military parade in Washington

Assessing the impact of Saturday's military parade in Washington  WXXI News

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2 w. ago Hillary Clinton's 'utter contempt' for troops under fire after attempting to mock Trump's military parade

Hillary Clinton sparks controversy after comparing Trump's military parade to 'No Kings' protests, drawing criticism from conservatives for disrespecting the Army's anniversary.

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2 w. ago Minnesota shooting suspect arrested. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade

The man suspected of killing a Democratic Minnesota lawmaker has been arrested and charged with murder. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade and the No Kings protests.

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2 w. ago Organizers say weekend protests drew in millions as Trump hosted military parade

Organizers say weekend protests against President Trump and his policies drew millions of people nationwide. The demonstrations were held as Trump hosted a military parade in Washington, D.C.

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2 w. ago Military parade and No Kings protests: A split screen of a divided America

Military parade and No Kings protests: A split screen of a divided America  NPR

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2 w. ago A day after Trump’s military parade, a quiet return to normalcy

A day after Trump’s military parade, a quiet return to normalcy  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago MSNBC hosts highlight lack of 'dark, malevolent energy' at military parade in DC

MSNBC hosts Ali Velshi and Chris Hayes noted a difference in the atmosphere at the Army's 250th celebration in Washington, D.C., compared to President Trump's rallies.

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3 w. ago Texas A&M Corps of Cadets participates in Army's 250th military parade

Texas A&M Corps of Cadets participates in Army's 250th military parade  Houston Chronicle

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3 w. ago Sen. John Fetterman supports Trump's military parade, calls on Americans to celebrate regardless of politics

Dem. Senator John Fetterman says Trump's military parade is appropriate 'regardless of your politics.'

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3 w. ago Close Trump Allies Sponsored the Military Parade, Raising Ethical Concerns

Federal regulations prohibit government employees from using their public office for private gain.

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3 w. ago Military parade draws patriotic Americans from near and far: 'No better time to come to DC'

Fox News Digital spoke to attendees of the D.C. military parade, some who had traveled hundreds of miles to participate, about why they had come to the nation’s capital for the event.

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3 w. ago Trump’s Military Parade Was a Pathetic Event for a Pathetic President

Trump’s Military Parade Was a Pathetic Event for a Pathetic President  The New Republic

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3 w. ago Rand Paul: Not a 'Big Fan' of Trump's Military Parade Glorifying Weapons

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he was not a "big fan" of Saturday's parade celebrating the 250th birthday of the Army. The post Rand Paul: Not a ‘Big Fan’ of Trump’s Military Parade Glorifying Weapons appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago The Military’s Birthday Parade Rolls Quietly Through Trump’s Washington

The Military’s Birthday Parade Rolls Quietly Through Trump’s Washington  The New Yorker

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