Gold Star families

Trump delivered a patriotic Independence Day speech featuring WWII veterans and Gold Star families, culminating in the largest fireworks display in US history.

Benjamin Hall, Fox News journalist, will climb One World Trade Center on prosthetic legs to honor fallen heroes, joined by Dr. Joe Alderete, the doctor who saved him after he was critically injured in Ukraine. The climb supports Gold Star families and first responders through the Tunnel to Towers event, which commemorates the 9/11 attacks and honors Stephen Siller, a firefighter who died saving others.

A veteran reflects on Memorial Day by remembering colleagues lost during his 30-year Air Force career, including those killed in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the 9/11 Pentagon attack. He emphasizes the personal impact of their sacrifices and urges Americans to honor fallen service members beyond parades and cookouts.

Sen. Tim Sheehy highlights Iran's decades-long support for terrorism against Americans through proxy groups and sanctions evasion, citing a $15B Bitcoin hoard allegedly mined by the Iran and China Investment Development Group. Gold Star families, including the mother of 1st Lt. Jacob Fritz, are seeking to seize these funds via U.S. courts to compensate victims and deprive Iran of terror financing.

The article highlights the struggles of Gold Star families, advocating for updated survivor benefits that have not been adjusted for inflation since over 20 years. It emphasizes the emotional and financial hardships faced by military families after losing a loved one, urging systemic changes to support their needs.