>> sandra: new backlash over president trump's push for military parade in washington. a military official telling "the washington post" the president wants the parade to be similar to the military celebrations in france during the steel day. but now, two democrats are pushing legislation that would bar taxpayer money from funding the parade, which would reportedly cost millions. sender ben cardin saying "we have the best armed forces in the world. we don't need to flexor muscles to showcase our military hardware. our brave military with men and women flexor might around the world each and every day on behalf of our nation." and congressman marc veasey saying inexpensive political ploy whose sole aim is to boost trumps approval ratings is an insult to their service and distracts from resources needed to provide meaningful assistance to veterans and current service members.