Don Powell built a six-decade career as the drummer for Slade, a glam-to-hard rock powerhouse. Born 1946, he played with the band from 1966 onward until 2020 when he was dismissed by Dave Hill.
The Defense Department has estimated that maintaining an average of 2,500 National Guard members in Washington, D.C. through January 2029 will cost about $1.4 billion, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and local officials who say the move infringes on the city’s autonomy and taxes.