Phil Harriman, guest hosting for Matt Gagnon, commemorates the 81st anniversary of D-Day, highlighting Operation Overlord as a turning point in World War II. He recalls the bravery of British, Canadian, and American forces who stormed the beaches and climbed cliffs, resulting in over 175,000 Allied troops and 20,000 airborne troops involved. Mike discusses the casualties, including 4,000 deaths and 3,000 wounded on D-Day. He shares a personal story about his uncle, a 76th Ranger, and the emotional impact of visiting the Normandy cemetery. Both emphasize the importance of teaching history to prevent the resurgence of anti-Semitism and fascism.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
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