The New York Times, which long ago gave up any pretense of objectivity, has once again reminded us what truly keeps the Left up at night: beautiful, confident, conservative women. In a recent style column that reads more like an entry from The Babylon Bee, a writer wrings her hands over a horrifying cultural crisis—no, not the invasion of our southern border or the collapse of American family formation, but the possibility that wearing a sheath dress might make her look like a Trump supporter. Yes, according to the Times, wearing a flattering dress, brushing your hair, and maybe putting on some mascara now constitutes a “MAGA aesthetic.” Heaven forbid a woman look—brace yourself—feminine. The article helpfully outlines how to avoid such tragic associations. Lose the heels. Ditch the makeup. Go “messy.” Wear black to signal you’re “intellectual” or a “rebel.” In short: make yourself intentionally unattractive so as not to be confused with one of those dreaded Trump women—Melania, Ivanka, Kristi Noem, Karoline Leavitt, Alina Habba—all of whom are evidently guilty of the high crime of being beautiful and conservative. The Times calls this look “cartoonish femininity.” But what it really despises is unashamed femininity, especially when paired with traditional values. The modern Left claims to celebrate women’s empowerment—unless, of course, that woman votes Republican, loves her country, and owns lipstick. This isn’t a style critique. It’s ideological policing. The Left understands that culture shapes politics. And they know that feminine, confident, happy conservative women are kryptonite to the feminist narrative that tells young girls their only path to fulfillment is a cubicle, a protest sign, and a therapist on speed dial. The real “Mar-a-Lago face” they fear isn’t lip gloss and lashes—it’s the smile of a woman who knows exactly who she is, what she believes, and isn’t afraid to live it out loud. So here’s a style tip for my liberal friends: if you’re terrified of looking like a conservative woman, maybe you should ask yourself why she looks so put together—and you look like you got dressed in the dark at a gender studies seminar. Because it’s not the dress that’s doing the heavy lifting. It’s the woman wearing it. The post The Left Can’t Tell If They Hate Femininity or Just Conservative Women appeared first on The Daily Signal.

The Suzuki DR-Z4S has gotten a long overdue update, which includes fuel injection (at last!), new tech, fresh styling, and more. (Photos by Kevin Wing) The new, slimmer 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S goes straight to the heart of dual-sport riding. No stranger to this Suzuki model, I turned a 2003 DR-Z400S into a lightweight adventure bike with a few key updates. That bike has stayed with me, proving its off-road capabilities on the Idaho BDR and other adventures. People say, “You can’t kill those things,” and I’ve found that to be true. The DR-Z4S shows off its new inverted fork, aluminum rear swingarm, and sleek new looks. I traveled to Portland, Oregon, to ride the updated Suzuki DR-Z4S over mountains and through canyons at the global press launch. Related: Take It to the Streets Event: Ride the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S Dual-Sport A host of changes to the 398cc DOHC Single, from titanium intake valves to dual spark plugs and a new cylinder head, increase power output enough to offset losses in meeting the Euro 5+ emissions standard. That effort also included tackling pumping and mechanical losses, a new airbox for increased efficiency, and fitting two catalysts to the exhaust system. Overall, it’s a very effective update, as we discovered during the ride. That bulge in the header pipe is one of two catalysts in the exhaust system. The other resides in the exhaust cannister. After a 25-year run with minimal changes, and with more stringent air-quality requirements closing in, the carbureted DR-Z was ripe for revision. The 2025 DR-Z4S is the result of a complete makeover that created a new but familiar motorcycle. At the press briefing prior to our ride, Suzuki turned the mic over to the Japanese engineers who designed the new parts and systems. Each gave a slideshow talk that impressed us with the number of updates, the careful consideration that went into them, and the reasons why they were necessary. G mode helps to keep the tire gripping on a loose surface instead of spinning wildly as the rider asks for more power. As a DR-Z400S rider, my favorite improvement is fuel injection: no more fiddling with a carburetor, plus smoother fueling, easier starting, and improved mileage. Where the test bike averaged close to 60 mpg with aggressive use, my 2003 model nudges 55 if ridden with a light throttle hand. The engine is still a dry-sump design with oil carried in the frame. Suzuki’s new easy-to-read nerve center is a compact LCD unit displaying the status of the motorcycle and its various modes and settings. A new compact display takes centerstage in the cockpit. Though still an LCD unit and lacking a tachometer, it now features a fuel gauge, status and controls for new electronic aids, plus a mileage readout and tripmeters. LED lighting rules on this machine, with a bright mono-eye headlight and small but eye-catching turnsignals that I could easily see in daylight on motorcycles several riders ahead of me. The new LED mono-eye headlight is small but packs a lot of light. It’s designed to better illuminate the side of the road when leaning into a turn. The blinkers flash a brilliant orange. The Suzuki Intelligent Rider System, an effective and easy-to-master suite of electronic rider aids that’s been offered in various forms on Suzuki’s streetbikes and adventure bikes, is now standard equipment on the DR-Z4S. S.I.R.S. comprises drive modes, traction control, and ABS. The three drive modes make a significant difference in acceleration while arriving at the same full-throttle power output. The modes are labeled as A, B, and C, and I got to know them as honk-on, normal, and chill (C is perfect for new riders). They’ll see you coming when the mono-eye hits their retinas. The DR-Z4S loves this kind of travel. Traction control allows the appropriate amount of rear-wheel spin for off-road use at any throttle setting, and it has four options: Off, 1, 2, and G (gravel) mode. Everyone I spoke to agreed that G mode gives amazing control, while levels 1 and 2 seemed middling by comparison. They might come into their own on other slippery surfaces like wet pavement. Drive mode B with TC mode G made for easily manageable single-track riding, with A being preferable for strafing apexes on the tarmac or power-sliding on forest roads. More traction, more action – the DR-Z4S has plenty of power for a full day of grins, no matter the surface. The “All Off” ABS setting is a first for a Suzuki production machine and a welcome addition. The other two modes are On (both ends) and Rear Off. The All-Off feature was especially useful for finessing the steep, rocky downhills we encountered. The 8-second button push to disable ABS on startup is annoying, but once set, this step can be bypassed by using the kill switch to stop the motor rather than turning off the ignition. Lean it, gas it, and go. The new DR-Z flicks easily into turns, and the IRC 50/50 tires hold tight to the tarmac, showing just what “dual-sport” really means. One thing that’s always bothered me about my DR-Z is the 5-speed transmission. It’s just too buzzy at freeway speeds, and the bike has enough power to handle an overdrive. Surely the new bike would have a 6th gear, right? Uh, no. When asked why, the engineer said that adding another gear would raise the cost and widen the cases, which are currently quite narrow, and that five speeds are enough for the bike’s purpose. The tranny shifts with a touch of the toe, with or without the help of the light-pull, cable-actuated Suzuki Clutch Assist System. KYB front and rear suspension bolts to a stiffer steel frame and new aluminum swingarm, improving the Z’s handling on every surface. The inverted 46mm, 11.0-inch travel fork (no more fork boots!) absorbed everything Oregon’s Tillamook State Forest dished out, as did the Pro-Linked shock with its 11.6 inches of travel. Both are fully adjustable. Ground clearance remains the same at 11.8 inches. Ready, set, stop! The front end features a larger 270mm front brake, ABS, and a preload/rebound adjustable KYB fork. Larger rotors adorn both brakes, the single front disc going from 250mm to 270 and the rear from 220mm to 240. Both brakes pack plenty of stopping power, but the rear binder is especially strong. The new brakes have more to stop: claimed curb weight is 333 lb against the previous model’s 317. The Z4S’s blacked-out aluminum rims carry IRC GP410 rubber made especially for this bike. I’d rate them as 50/50 tires – they certainly look the part – but found traction hard to obtain on some of the steeper, rockier pitches. Deflating them a bit would no doubt help. The GP410’s stuck to pavement as well or better than any 50/50 I’ve used, easily handling the tight twisties through the forest. Comfort counts, and the new seat is comfortable enough for an all-day ride and narrow enough for easy maneuvering through the forest trails. Small changes to the Z4S’s ergonomics make it both more comfortable and more accessible to smaller riders. The footpegs are wider and slightly rear-set, with rubber inserts over grippy steel, and the new handlebar is higher by just over an inch. The seat is 0.6 inch lower (36.2 inches) and 0.7 inch wider with comfortable chamfered sides. My 31-inch inseam is just tall enough to swing a leg over without scraping a boot on the seat, put the balls of both feet on the ground, and settle into one of the most comfortable stock seats I’ve tested. Vibration is not an issue for off-road riding, but it is noticeable on the street in the seat, handlebar, and pegs. Things get downright buzzy over 60 mph. The DR-Z4S shows off its on-road abilities on the twisty pavement in Tillamook State Forest, a good way to experiment with the instant power of drive mode A. A 2.3-gallon fuel cell and a claimed 155-mile range are adequate for dual-sport duty, which is right where Suzuki places the Z4S. But just like my 2003 model, this machine is only a few simple mods away from becoming a lightweight ADV machine. With a better skid pan (Suzuki offers a full aluminum skid plate), more fuel capacity, and luggage, it’s ready for a BDR. Related: Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Review Suzuki’s styling goals were to create a bike as sleek and svelte as possible while keeping the DR-Z look we’re all familiar with. Mission accomplished, and they even tamed the previous machine’s bulge over the exhaust cannister. And of course, the Z4S comes in Suzuki’s factory two-tone Champion Yellow No. 2 / Solid Special White No. 2 colors, with Solid Iron Gray as an optional choice. Color options include Champion Yellow No. 2 / Solid Special White No. 2 or Solid Iron Gray. Note Suzuki’s full-coverage accessory skid plate, hand guards, and rack on the gray bike. Kudos to Suzuki for taking a bike that every dual-sporter knows and updating it to be one they will want to own. The DR-Z4S felt like it was always working with me to stay on the dicey downhills, gnarly uphills, and twisted tarmac we experienced. Like a well-trained dog, it did what I asked without complaint and was eager to do more. No matter the angle, the DR-Z4S reveals its roots while sporting a more modern look. For a motorcycle that gained everything but horsepower, the DR-Z4S promises to be another dual-purpose success for Suzuki. 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S Specs Base Price: $8,999 Website: SuzukiCycles.com Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles Engine Type: Liquid-cooled Single, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. Displacement: 398cc Bore x Stroke: 90.0 x 62.6mm Horsepower: 38 hp @ 8,000 rpm (factory claim) Torque: 27.3 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm (factory claim) Transmission: 5-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch Final Drive: Chain Wheelbase: 58.6 in. Rake/Trail: 27.5 degrees/4.3 in. Seat Height: 36.2 in. Wet Weight: 333 lb (factory claim) Fuel Capacity: 2.3 gal. Arden Kysely has contributed to Rider for 30 years, testing bikes, writing travel stories, and evaluating riding gear. He started adventuring before it was popular, exploring the red rocks of Utah on a 1987 Kawasaki KLR650. Today he rides a 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S and a 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700. 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TikTok beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was shot dead while doing a livestream on TikTok in Zapopan, Mexico. While doing a live stream, Marquez received a package from a delivery driver. As she opened the package during the stream, she revealed that she had received a stuffed animal, a piglet. As she was showing her viewers the new toy, she was shot dead by a male intruder. The murder is currently under investigation. TikToker Valeria Marquez was SHOT and KILLED while streaming from her beauty salon. pic.twitter.com/fuAEcDKJxp — DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) May 15, 2025 Check out what CNN reported: Valeria Marquez was addressing her TikTok followers in a livestream from her beauty salon in Zapopan, Mexico, when someone arrived at her door to deliver a small parcel. “He’s a little piglet!” the 23-year-old beauty influencer exclaimed as she returned to her viewers and unwrapped the stuffed animal, smiling as she tossed her long blonde hair over her shoulder. Moments later she was dead, slumped over in her chair with blood pooling on the desk in front of her, even as the livestream continued. The footage ended only when another person picked up her phone, their face momentarily showing to viewers. According to the state of Jalisco’s Attorney General’s office, Marquez was shot dead by a male intruder into her salon in a case it is investigating as a suspected femicide – the killing of a woman or girl for gender-based reasons. The death of Marquez – a public figure with more than 100,000 Instagram followers – has sent shockwaves through a country that has long struggled with high levels of both homicide and violence against women. Yesenia Lara Gutiérrez is seen in a photo taken from her Facebook page. Gutiérrez was killed along with three other people when gunfire broke out during a campaign march. Mexican mayoral candidate gunned down during live broadcast of campaign rally According to a spokesperson for the Jalisco Prosecutor’s Office, the man accused of committing the crime showed up at the site of the murder before Márquez had arrived and asked directly for her. He returned to the salon later that day, which is when the murder occurred, as recorded in the video, the spokesperson said. The murder of TikToker Valeria Marquez explained. pic.twitter.com/r0Iv5sCOjm https://t.co/k6cAmbRDuw — DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) May 15, 2025 Per The Guardian: A young Mexican social media influencer, known for her videos about beauty and makeup, was brazenly shot to death during a TikTok live stream, in an incident that sent shock waves through a country that faces high levels of gender-based violence. The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, is being investigated as a femicide – the killing of a woman or girl for reasons of gender – the Jalisco state prosecutor said in a statement released on Tuesday evening. Femicide can involve degrading violence, sexual abuse, a relationship with the murderer, or the victim’s body being exposed in a public space, according to Mexican authorities. Márquez was killed on Tuesday in the beauty salon where she worked in the city of Zapopan by a man who entered and shot her, the statement said. The prosecutor’s office did not name a suspect.

In a move reminiscent of the GOP rebellion of only 6 weeks ago, Speaker Mike Johnson cancelled Friday’s scheduled votes in the House. That includes voting on the President’s comprehensive plan for spending cuts and tax cuts now known as the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’. The House Majority Whip released this notice, in essence giving Representatives another 3-day weekend right on the heels of… a 4-day weekend: “Members are advised that votes are no longer expected in the House on Friday, May 16. Last votes for the week are now expected at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. This is a change from the previously announced schedule. On one hand, I’m ready for Congress to just put the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on hold so the House can ELECT A NEW SPEAKER. Then, maybe we can get some things done. On the other hand… (there is no other hand). I am tempted to play the games that most of the media is playing and report that Speaker Johnson is doing his gosh-darn best to get things done, but it’s hard — all these conflicting groups! But the fact is, Speaker Johnson knew this day was drawing near. And he KNOWS the positions of the differing caucuses and groups inside the Republican party. What is happening right now isn’t any more a “rebellion” than it was 6 weeks ago. It’s a FAILURE of leadership!  And he’s smack-dab in the middle of it, like it or not. Just 6 weeks ago the Speaker blamed everyone but himself for a vote stoppage on the President’s legislation, when in reality it was his stubbornness: THE HOUSE is done voting for the week. It’s Tuesday. They’ll be back Monday. This is a choice, of course. They can bring up the SAVE Act at any time without a rule. They can go back to rules. It’s only Tuesday!! But they’re done for the week after @realannapaulina beat… — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 1, 2025 I am 100% supportive of @realDonaldTrump agenda. It is disingenuous to lie about me or the others @SpeakerJohnson . Thank you @x for clarifying. @SteveScalise & @SpeakerJohnson did not have to send us home. https://t.co/foER3lekCW — Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) April 1, 2025 And 6 weeks later, the House is basically in the same situation. Something that should have already been ironed out, something that DIDN’T have to put voting on hold… now has. Nevertheless, there are differing factions.  And although this COULD and SHOULD have been ironed out before now — that’s what this vote cancellation is all about. In spite of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ making it through the hurdles of 11 different House Committees who have tweaked and adjusted it for consensus, he has yet to work out the two primary points of contention between Republicans. And he is now (LAST MINUTE MIKE…) trying to resolve these key issues. An anonymous Republican Representative literally said they’re basically hoping Johnson will pull a rabbit out of a hat last minute, according to a report in Politico: Speaker Mike Johnson is racing to resolve a suite of remaining issues with the GOP megabill just days before he hopes to put it up for a floor vote. Warring factions inside the House Republican Conference huddled with the speaker Thursday, jockeying primarily over what to do about SALT — the state-and-local-tax deduction. Another Republican involved in the talks, granted anonymity to speak candidly, said they were optimistic that the speaker would “pull a rabbit out of a hat again.” Negotiators in the room were working to find “a sweet spot” on SALT and things were moving in a positive direction, the Republican said. Johnson, leaving the meeting at one point, told reporters he was committed to working through a slew of major issues potentially impeding passage of the party-line package central to enacting President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. “I’ve committed to working through the weekend on it,” Johnson told reporters. He added they would get to “a point” where it can go on the floor. Hard-liners are pushing for deeper Medicaid cuts — including moving up the start date of the new federal work requirements embedded in the bill, which currently wouldn’t go into effect until 2029. Moderates are wary of making deeper cuts to Medicaid and are expecting to meet with GOP leaders later Thursday. One key hard-right negotiator, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), left the meeting early after again panning the current bill in a morning TV appearance. GOP leaders want to advance the megabill next week, sending it first to the Budget Committee Friday, then to the Rules Committee and — they hope — on to the floor. “It’s going to come up in Rules on Monday, and we’ll be voting on it next week,” said House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), leaving the closed-door meeting Thursday. That’s all well and good. But the Speaker’s apparent PROCRASTINATION in dealing with these issues that are at the forefront of the debate definitely isn’t making people like him more. Quite the opposite, actually. The Daily Caller posted this, announcing the vote had been canceled: BREAKING: The House has CANCELED votes for Friday. The last votes of the week will be tomorrow instead. pic.twitter.com/VD38QmQ84L — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 14, 2025 Here are a few of the comments and responses to that news, just to give you an idea of how Republicans are taking yet another day of votes cancelled: House Republicans just returned from a 4 day recess, after weeks of being in recess, only to cancel Friday votes for another long recess weekend. Can we vacate the Chair for House Speaker? — Mike Engleman (@RealHickory) May 14, 2025 5 bills have made it to Trump. This is the laziest congress in 70 years. — El Mini Chingón (@ElMiniChingon) May 14, 2025 I despise these people SO MUCH! Trump works 20 hours a day, doge is busting their asses seven days a week, and the @HouseGOP REFUSES to WORK and do its job. I have never seen the American people so furious as we are today. We have the majority and you people need to start acting… — NC.MAGA.GIRL IFBAP (@NCGirl) May 14, 2025 It’s not even that Speaker Johnson is inventing issues. He’s just simply not HANDLING those issues in a timely manner — and that seems to be a consistent issue with him! He very accurately described the issue between the caucus focused on the SALT deduction (state and local tax) in the bill, and those focusing on the impact to Medicaid and the new work requirements. But why did it have to wait until the last minute, when these are known issues? Even with this week’s cancelled vote and ongoing contention among Republicans, Speaker Johnson is still saying he can get the bill to the floor next week for a vote and get it passed, according to The Hill: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday signaled that changes will be made to the party’s mega-bill full of President Trump’s legislative priorities in order to win support from conservative and moderate Republicans balking at some of its provisions. Those alterations, he warned, will not only include a larger tax break for blue states that several Republican moderates are demanding but also steeper spending cuts elsewhere in the bill, as fiscal hawks raise alarm that the legislation does not do enough to rein in the ballooning deficit. “If you do more on SALT, you have to find more in savings. So these are the dials, the metaphorical dials I’m talking about,” Johnson said, referring to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. “When you’re trying to craft a piece of legislation that is this comprehensive and this complex, it requires a lot of thought and deliberation.” The Speaker declined to elaborate on what specifically would be changed, saying only that “everything is on the table.” Republicans from high-tax blue states — including New York, New Jersey and California — are calling for an increase to the proposed SALT deduction cap of $30,000 for individuals making $400,000 or more, arguing that it does not provide substantive relief for constituents. The issue has been one of the biggest hang-ups hampering the bill. The next hurdle for the legislation — which is now officially titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in recognition of Trump — is a House Budget Committee markup on Friday morning. “We are still on path to pass this bill next week, to have it on the floor,” Johnson said. “That’s always been the plan, and I don’t see anything that would impede that right now.” At least there is still light at the end of the tunnel. And most of those meeting to find a consensus on their different points are tending towards a positive outlook. But when everything out of the Speaker’s mouth concerning this bill is to blame House Democrats, I have to wonder — when did the Republican majority leadership give the Democrats say over canceling votes? What has occupied all the House Republicans time for months, if not this? Here’s a clip from Forbes uploaded to YouTube covering the Speaker’s comments about the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and the vote: For all the Speaker’s excitement and positivity about the bill, he acts as though Democrats are responsible for the lack of Republican consensus at this point. Yes, as he said, Democrats will surely lie about the bill. But deceitful Democrats didn’t cancel a vote on this legislation — he did.  Again. And there is no proper response to that except to see it for what it is; a leadership failure. As of today the differences still need to be ironed out. But at least those who engaged with the Speaker on these issues exited a two-hour meeting in his office seemingly encouraged that a compromise could be found, according to a story by NBC News: Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is exploring ways to placate two rival factions who have emerged as the biggest roadblocks in the House to a massive bill for President Donald Trump’s agenda: blue-state Republicans who want larger tax breaks for their constituents and conservatives who want Medicaid cuts to kick in sooner. “I am convinced that we’ll be able to adjust the dial, so to speak, so that we can come to an agreement that will meet the criteria that everybody has and that we can move this thing forward,” Johnson said after meeting with pro-SALT Republicans and hard-right Freedom Caucus members. “That is the compromise that could work,” Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., said. Republicans have made steady progress on the bill this week even as some key issues remain unresolved. Eleven House committees have now passed their portions of the legislation, sending them to the Budget Committee to cobble together into one package. The two sides on Thursday still remained far apart and Johnson said he expected talks to extend into the weekend, even as he has stuck by a Memorial Day deadline to pass the massive tax cuts, energy and border package through the lower chamber. But moderates and conservatives emerged from Johnson’s office Thursday saying that their two-hour meeting was positive and that no red lines were drawn by either side. It remains to be seen if the Speaker will actually be able to pull that ‘rabbit out of the hat’, as one anonymous Republican Representative was quoted. It will be a particularly tall order to make it happen in time to meet his goal of having it on the President’s desk to be signed on Memorial Day. And just to be clear — I’m not a Mike Johnson hater.  I actually celebrated when he won the speakership after doing a little research on him. But here’s the problem: a strong faith (which I believe he has), and the ability to stay calm under pressure (he stays so calm you can barely hear him during some of his press conferences)… does not equate to good leadership. Good leadership requires coordination, forethought, and executing to achieve the objective far more than it requires perfection and a calm demeanor. I would probably love sitting down to have a Bible study with the Speaker, and I bet he’d make a great neighbor. But Republicans are going to squander their majority if they don’t start EXECUTING on the agenda before them.

Over 7,000 military members will be housed in government office buildings next month. The troops will be housed in government buildings as they arrive in Washington, D.C., to participate in a massive military parade planned to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary. The parade, which also coincides with President Trump’s birthday, will consist of tanks, planes, and other military equipment. Trump is expected to view the parade from Constitution  Avenue near the White House. Breaking news: President Trump’s June military parade in D.C. could cost $25 million to $45 million and involve dozens of war planes, hundreds of Army vehicles and thousands of soldiers sleeping in government office buildings. https://t.co/fXOvCyGbOu — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 15, 2025 Per The Hill: More than 7,000 soldiers will reportedly be housed in government office buildings for a major military parade next month to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary. The parade, which will also fall on President Trump’s birthday, is expected to feature tanks, military planes and other equipment on the National Mall, according to planning documents obtained by USA Today. The total cost of the parade will be roughly $30 million, but may increase. USA Today reported that soldiers and equipment are expected to arrive in Washington in the days leading up to the June 14 parade. The news outlet reported that there will be 120 military vehicles in town for the event, including 24 Abrams tanks and howitzer cannons. Trump is expected to observe the parade from a viewing stand along Constitution Avenue near the White House. The parade will conclude with fireworks at dusk, USA Today reported. An Army official previously confirmed to The Hill that the parade will stretch almost 4 miles, from the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., to the White House. Democrats and critics have questioned both the cost of the parade and whether it politicizes the military, which has traditionally been nonpartisan. The fact that the parade falls on Trump’s birthday has only fueled criticism from Democrats who view it as a way for the president to celebrate himself. As the U.S. Army plans a parade in Washington with thousands of soldiers, hundreds of vehicles and dozens of aircraft to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding on June 14, protesters are making preparations of their own. pic.twitter.com/ki3iRMnAuY — Olivia George (@oliviacgeorge) May 14, 2025 Per USA Today: The big military parade planned for June 14 – the Army’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday – will feature dozens of tanks rumbling through the streets of Washington, warplanes buzzing overhead and 7,500 soldiers housed in government office buildings downtown, according to Army planning documents. USA TODAY had an exclusive look at the latest planning documents that detail the elaborate choreography required for a massive military parade and unofficial birthday party with few, if any, precedents. On June 8, 1991, thousands of troops along with tanks and other armored vehicles, paraded through Washington. That was to honor their victory in the Gulf War. Then-President George H.W. Bush’s birthday was four days later. Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy had thousands of troops at their inaugurations. Eisenhower’s boasted tanks and jeeps and warplanes. The military, an institution with a loyalty to the Constitution and no political party, is balancing new political challenges this time. Is the parade a celebration of the Army’s storied heritage, or an homage to Trump and the political movement he leads? Or both? Army officials say that they have long planned a major celebration for their milestone anniversary. The Trump administration plasters his image all over government buildings in advance of the $92 million Army parade on his birthday. pic.twitter.com/D80aNrnLJu — Molly Ploofkins (@Mollyploofkins) May 15, 2025

Tiffany Trump, President Trump’s daughter, gave birth to a baby boy on Thursday. The first daughter welcomed her first child with husband Michael Boulos at 4:44 am on Thursday. Tiffany announced her baby’s birth on Instagram and posted a photo of her child’s foot. She wrote, “We love you beyond words! Thank you for coming into our lives!” “Welcome to the world our sweet baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos,” she added. Alexander is President Trump’s 11th grandchild. Welcome to the world our sweet baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos. We love you beyond words! Thank you for coming into our lives! 5.15.2025 pic.twitter.com/tYSgZDGivr — Tiffany Ariana Trump (@TiffanyATrump) May 15, 2025 Here’s what The Daily Mail reported: Tiffany Trump has given birth to a baby boy… as Donald Trump becomes a grandfather once more. The First Daughter, 31, welcomed her first child with husband Michael Boulos, 27, at 4.44am on Thursday. Taking to Instagram to make the announcement, she shared a black-and-white snapshot of the baby’s foot, alongside a caption that read: ‘Welcome to the world our sweet baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos. We love you beyond words! Thank you for coming into our lives!’ Michael was quick to comment on the post, writing: ‘He’s a blessing!’ Mom Marla Maples also shared: ‘No greater joy in the world. Michael and Tiffany this Gran Mar Mar loves you all so much!! You rocked it, my girl!’ The newborn is Donald’s 11th grandchild. His son, Donald Trump Jr. has five children, while daughter Ivanka Trump has three, and son Eric Trump has two. Tiffany publicly confirmed that she was expecting her first child in mid-December, months after her father announced it to the world. CONGRATS! President Trump now has an 11th grandchild after daughter Tiffany delivers baby boy named Alexander. pic.twitter.com/3aDfR99jci — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 15, 2025 Per People: Tiffany Trump, has welcomed her first baby with husband Michael Boulos, sharing the news in a post to both X and Instagram. She also revealed her son’s name. “Welcome to the world our sweet baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos. We love you beyond words! Thank you for coming into our lives! 5.15.2025 ,” the couple wrote. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In October 2024, President Donald Trump, shared that his daughter, Tiffany, 31, was expecting her first baby with Boulos, 27, announcing the news at the Detroit Economic Club.

President Trump invited comedian Theo Von to do stand-up at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Von was invited to perform stand-up before President Trump took the stage to address troops. The comedian did a 23-minute set and had the troops laughing throughout it. One joke that was well received when he started was, “I didn’t know I was going to be here either, promise you this is definitely court ordered.” Watch Von here: Comedian Theo Von ends up in Qatar and is put on stage by President Trump to crack jokes for American troops at the Al Udeid Air Base. “I feel like I’m guilty of something. I didn’t know I was going to be here either. I promise you this is definitely court-ordered.” “They said,… pic.twitter.com/5LFALqZ7cs — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 15, 2025 Theo Von randomly ends up in Qatar, put on stage by President Trump, to entertain US troops at Al Udeid Air Base. “If you hiring me to go over there and help with peace… things are not good.” “I’m on TMZ right now for having a bar fight in Nashville” pic.twitter.com/mRalEj1CHj — DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) May 15, 2025 Check out what The Daily Mail reported: Comedian and podcaster Theo Von surprised American troops at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday with a comedy set to warm up for President Donald Trump’s appearance. The troops applauded his arrival as he took the stage with a large ‘Peace through Strength’ sign behind him. ‘I feel like I’m guilty of something,’ he joked. ‘I didn’t know I was going to be here either, promise you this is definitely court ordered.’ He explained that Trump team called and asked him to perform for the troops ahead of the president’s speech which surprised him. ‘Yeah, if you’re hiring me to over there and help with peace, than things are not good,’ he joked. ‘I’m on TMZ right now having a bar fight in Nashville so I think you guys caught me on a tough week for peace, man.’ The troops laughed and applauded wildly, as TMZ published video Wednesday of Von grabbing a man by the throat and pushing him away from him after a confrontation. ‘I was in New York when I got the call, people are so mean in New York man I said hello to a guy, he said, ‘no,’ he added. Von said he did not know who the United States was fighting in Qatar, but joked ‘I realized it’s pretty much dehydration, that’s the number one enemy.’ Watch his full set here: Theo Von’s Full Set at the Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar pic.twitter.com/hFbA9PH8i2 — Autism Capital (@AutismCapital) May 15, 2025 Check out what AP reported: When President Donald Trump addressed U.S. and Qatari troops at a military base in Qatar on Thursday, he assured the rank and file that “we don’t care if you’re politically correct.” Anyone needing proof of that could have watched comedian Theo Von’s routine just a little earlier. Wearing a black T-shirt and backward baseball cap, the podcast host regaled the uniformed troops with jokes about drugs, developmental disabilities, homosexuality and their Qatari hosts. He talked about snorting cocaine off a baby’s back but said it was “a mixed baby” so the white powder was visible on the baby’s skin. Von acted out various disabilities, including Down syndrome, and he insulted the U.S. Navy as “gay.” He also had a punchline about terrorism attacks, asking, “Where do you think the next 9/11 should happen?” He joked about the lack of crime in Qatar, where he said it would be impossible to identify a perpetrator because everyone is named Mohammed and dresses in the same white robes. They were like a “Ku Klux Sandsman,” Von said. He later pointed to the Qatari troops in the audience and said “they don’t like me.”