Senate Armed Services GOP argues defense spending will boost economy ahead of Hegseth testimony
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) is rolling out its messaging playbook ahead of the Trump administration’s push to pass President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request, arguing that increasing defense spending will create more jobs and boost local economies. The
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National Heroes' Day is observed in Barbados. Recognized nationally.
Workers' Memorial Day
Workers' Memorial Day is observed in Gibraltar. Recognized nationally.
National Superhero Day
Created by Marvel Comics employees in 1995, the day has grown beyond comics into a celebration of the fictional and real — the nurses, teachers, and firefighters alongside Batman and Wonder Woman. The superhero film industry now generates more than $5 billion annually, making heroes the dominant narrative form of the 21st century.
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