In 1775, the U.S. Army was established.
Throughout the rioting in her city, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has frequently lashed out at President Donald Trump’s decision to send National Guard and active-duty troops to protect federal buildings and keep the peace. “It makes me feel like our city is actually a test case,” Bass told reporters Monday, “a test case for what happens when the federal government moves in and takes the authority away from the state or away from local government.”
DEAR HARRIETTE: Over Memorial Day weekend, I hosted a small get-together at my home with my extended family. My cousin brought her 1-year-old son, who’s just starting to walk and explore the world around him.
Dear Doctors: I am beginning to have problems with anxiety, and recently I had trouble catching my breath. My sister says that’s one of the things that happens in a panic attack. She talked to me about the “333 rule,” and I wonder if you think it can help?
DEAR HARRIETTE: I helped my friend “Erica” get hired at my company. I usually do not like recommending people I know to work with me, but the job market has been tough, so I didn’t mind. Erica was hired, and unfortunately she has not been performing well. She is about six months in now, and recently the hiring manager asked if I might speak with Erica to see if there’s any additional support that she needs to help her be her best self. I did just that, and Erica did not appreciate it.
Dear Doctors: My blood pressure is on the edge of the normal range. My doctor wants me to think about something called the DASH diet. What is that? I want to stay healthy, but I know myself: If I can’t have a diet that is enjoyable, I’m not going to be able to stick with it for long.
My space is smaller than usual these days.
Leonard Leo is a conservative activist who helped Donald Trump create the most lasting legacy of his first term: the appointment of 226 federal judges, including three to the Supreme Court. As the longtime head of the Federalist Society, an organization of young conservative lawyers, Leo nurtured and advanced many of Trump’s nominees.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I broke up with my boyfriend two months ago. It was a difficult decision, but ultimately I felt it was the right one for both of us. Since the breakup, we hadn’t spoken at all – no texts, no calls, no accidental run-ins.
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