On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hundreds gathered in Normandy, France to honor the brave soldiers who fought for freedom. French President Emmanuel Macron awarded the Legion of Honor medal to 11 American veterans, thanking them for their efforts in making France a free nation. British King Charles III also paid tribute to the allied troops who faced the “supreme test” during the historic battle.
President Biden, in his remarks, praised the allied veterans for saving the world from tyranny and drew parallels between the defense of freedom on D-Day and the current response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of standing against tyranny and evil, stating that NATO is more united than ever against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also present at the ceremony and is set to meet with President Biden in Paris. Reports suggest that the U.S. is preparing to deliver another $225 million in military aid to Ukraine to support their defense against Russian aggression.
In other news, the Biden administration is pressuring Israel for answers after an Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including women and children. Israel claims that the school was being used by Hamas terrorists, but the State Department has expressed concerns about the civilian casualties.
Meanwhile, Hunter Biden is facing trial on gun possession charges, with his sister-in-law testifying that she found a gun in his car and disposed of it out of concern for his safety. The trial has also revealed allegations of drug use and calls for rehab.
On a more positive note, SpaceX’s Starship rocket successfully completed a test flight, while Boeing’s Starliner capsule delivered astronauts to the International Space Station. Despite some challenges during the mission, both companies celebrated their achievements in space exploration.