Millions expected at ‘No Kings’ protests before Trump’s military parade – live updates

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6m ago 13.42 BST More now on those reports regarding the weather’s potential effect on today’s proceedings. Ahead of the parade, which coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, there were reports that the event had even been put in doubt by a thunderstorm warning, according to the Times of London. Steve Warren, chief spokesman of the US army, which is celebrating its 250th anniversary, told the Times: Rain won’t stop us, the tanks don’t melt, but if there’s lightning then that puts the crowd at risk … they will disperse the crowd and even cancel or postpone the parade. It...