Officials said half a million spectators were expected to line the parade route in the capital to watch the colorful floats, performers and dancers. Many waved the Irish tricolor flag or had it painted on their faces, while others sported leprechaun hats and all shades of green. Some 4,000 people and 12 marching bands from across Ireland, North America and Austria took part in the parade this year.
Trump also suggested that the U.S. might abandon its commitments to the alliance if member countries don't meet defense spending targets, a day after his pick for NATO ambassador assured senators that the administration's commitment to the military alliance was “ironclad.”
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Big Three auto makers will get a one-month exemption from tariffs for any vehicles coming through the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in an interview on Bloomberg TV Wednesday morning that he expects Trump will make an announcement regarding the tariffs on Canada and Mexico this afternoon.
New Orleans moved up its two biggest Mardi Gras Day parades and cut down their routes to try to avoid the potentially destructive weather. Police are also expected to keep the hundreds of participants and dozens of floats moving quickly so they finish before winds are expected to pick up, according to New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick.
US Cabinet Secretaries and Republicans expressed support for President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance in their showdown with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday. President Zelensky has cancelled several pre-arranged events during his visit in the aftermath of the shouting match.
