‘Squad’ Members Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush Confuse Memorial Day for Veterans Day
Squad members Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) appear to confuse Memorial Day, which honors American service members who have died in battle, with Veterans Day, which honors those who have served. Omar posted to X from her congressional account. On #MemorialDay we honour the heroic men and women who served our […]
NJ shore town closes boardwalk and declares state of emergency after chaos over ‘unruly’ teens on Memorial Day weekend
The New Jersey coastal town of Wildwood closed a popular boardwalk for several hours early Sunday morning after large groups of “unruly and undisciplined” teenagers descended on the boardwalk, local officials said. Police closed the boardwalk to the public just after midnight after receiving an “uncontrollable number” of complaints about “significant numbers of young people […]
At Least 31 Shot Friday Through Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend
In Chicago, led by Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson, at least 31 people were shot, five of them fatally, from Friday through Sunday over Memorial Day weekend. Breitbart News reported that 10 people were shot in Chicago on the first night of the holiday weekend, with two of those shot dying from their injuries. NBC Chicago […]
Tom Brady gets summer started with kids in Memorial Day video
Summer has officially begun for Tom Brady. The legendary NFL quarterback posted a video to Instagram on Monday of himself enjoying his holiday weekend with his children, son Benjamin and daughter Vivian, doing water sports and soaking up the sun. “Are you feeling okay as summer begins? Hoping everyone has a great MDW!” Brady, 46, […]
Ilhan Omar Roasted After Completely Misunderstanding Memorial Day
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar drew backlash on Twitter on Monday after confusing holiday customs in a tweet about Memorial Day. “upon [Memorial Day]”We honor the heroic men and women who served our country. We owe them more than a thank you — they are well entitled to quality mental health services, employment opportunities, housing […]
Biden reflects on son Beau’s death as he honors fallen troops at Arlington Memorial Day ceremony
WASHINGTON — President Biden paid tribute to fallen U.S. troops at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday and said Americans “must continue to uphold our mission” in a Memorial Day address, remembering his own son who died of brain cancer. “Today, we are not only the fortunate heirs of their legacy, but we also have a […]
The Fallen Honored on Memorial Day: ‘We Honor and Remember’
On Memorial Day 2024, many prominent politicians and organizations will honour the fallen soldiers and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. “Today we pay tribute to the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom,” former first lady Melania Trump said in a social media post. “Their selfless and […]
Bidenflation Pushes Memorial Day Cookout Costs Up 10%
Millions of American families will feel the sharp pain of inflation this weekend as they stock up on food for Memorial Day barbecues. The average cost of a Memorial Day barbecue this year was $30, up 10 percent from last year. According to WalletHub:. The number of Americans planning to travel this weekend is near […]
‘Human scum’: Trump blasts legal troubles in Memorial Day post
Donald Trump used a Memorial Day post to excoriate a federal judge and E. Jean Carroll, who recently won a defamation verdict against the former president. In a Monday morning post on Truth Social, Trump’s media platform, the former president tore into Carroll and the judge overseeing the case. In January, Trump was ordered to […]
Memorial Day Revolutionary War Unsung Hero and ‘Appeal to Heaven’
Memorial Day is a day to remember America’s fallen soldiers who gave their lives in service to their country — eternally young, unsung heroes whose sacrifices, though largely forgotten, were crucial to realizing the idea of freedom for a nation yet to be born. In countless instances, the fate of the nascent American nation depended […]