Arlington National Cemetery meant to be 'neutral zone,' says military chaplain

August 29, 2024 - 3:23pm EDT
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Retired military chaplain David Peters, who has conducted services at Arlington National Cemetery, tells Michel Martin that the final resting place of some 400,000 U.S. service members is supposed to be free of politics.

Feb 13 - 11:33am EST

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48.

Feb 13 - 11:22am EST

Several NATO allies stressed that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace talks, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the U.S. is betraying Ukraine.

Feb 13 - 7:48am EST

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of "woke DEI" studies. Researchers say that's misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.

Feb 13 - 5:00am EST

McMahon's confirmation proceedings are likely to focus on how she would handle President Trump's plans to dissolve the U.S. Education Department.

Feb 13 - 5:00am EST

McMahon's confirmation proceedings are likely to focus on how she would handle President Trump's plans to dissolve the U.S. Education Department.

Feb 13 - 4:21am EST

After the Watergate scandal, the political establishment ushered in a wave of reforms meant to constrain the president. Many have already fallen by the wayside, and Trump is challenging what's left.

Feb 13 - 4:21am EST

After the Watergate scandal, the political establishment ushered in a wave of reforms meant to constrain the president. Many have already fallen by the wayside, and Trump is challenging what's left.

Feb 13 - 4:21am EST

After the Watergate scandal, the political establishment ushered in a wave of reforms meant to constrain the president. Many have already fallen by the wayside, and Trump is challenging what's left.

Feb 13 - 4:21am EST

After the Watergate scandal, the political establishment ushered in a wave of reforms meant to constrain the president. Many have already fallen by the wayside, and Trump is challenging what's left.