Trump's military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday proceeded through Washington with tanks and fireworks, drawing criticism as a $45 million political spectacle. The celebration sparked nationwide "No Kings" protests, with violence erupting in Los Angeles where demonstrators hurled concrete at police, and in Salt Lake City where a gunman killed one protester.
The manhunt for Minnesota lawmaker assassin Vance Boelter intensified after authorities found his abandoned vehicle 60 miles from the crime scene. His wife was detained carrying guns, cash, and passports. Details emerged of Boelter's overseas security work and religious extremism.
The Israel-Iran conflict entered its third day with mounting casualties—Israeli strikes killed at least 406 Iranians while Iran's largest missile barrage yet killed 13 Israelis. The significant development came when officials revealed Trump had vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader, positioning himself as a peace broker while warning the US "could get involved" if negotiations failed.