On South Lawn, WH seeks to make a political point by setting up a crane lifting the weights of regulation from the bed of a "red" truck, while showing the burden of regulations weighing down a "blue" truck.

Lights that usually illuminate exterior of the WH have been turned off.

"You became brothers & sisters pledging allegiance to the same timeless principles, joined together in a common mission: to protect our country, to defend our people, & to carry on the traditions of freedom, equality & liberty that so many gave their lives to secure."

Pres Trump and Gen Williams giving more than 500 salutes to members of the Class of 2020, most of the 1,107 grads receiving them two by two.

Pres escorted on stage and salutes as Star Spangled Banner is played.

Pres announces major breakthrough toward normalization of economic relations between Kosovo and Serbia. Calls it a first step to overall diplomatic ties.

Pres begins Commencement Address to graduating cadets, “We are here to celebrate your achievements, and great achievements they are.”

Flags atop WH continue at half-staff this weekend to honor Coronavirus victims.