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Republican barred from speaking after 'butcher' remark attacking Dem colleague

A House debate over Rep. Rashida Tlaib's (D-MI) resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Lebanon devolved into personal attacks Wednesday night when embattled Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) accused the Detroit Democrat of "advocating for terrorists on a daily basis."

Miller, who has faced his own controversies, including domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, said Tlaib and her allies would "cheer on" the elimination of Hezbollah if they truly cared about Lebanon rather than advancing "meaningless resolutions to denigrate American foreign policy."

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MAGA fans melt down after Trump foe teases plot for 'Republican takeover'

Fans of President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again movement melted down on Wednesday after one of the president's foes teased his "Republican takeover plan" to the media.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who recently lost his primary election to a Trump-endorsed candidate, told TMZ DC on Wednesday that he spent time in Costa Rica with former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, and the two discussed "what life is like on the outside" of the Trump movement. He also noted that the two former Trump supporters had discussions about "where the Republican Party is going in the future," but added that he can't share details of that plan at this time.

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Trump prompts speculation, stepping away from the public eye after his hospital visit

President Donald Trump has been absent from public appearances for a week following a hospital visit on May 27, holding only closed-door meetings, while the White House has not commented on future public events.

The extended absence sparked online speculation about his health, with CBS senior correspondent Ed O'Keefe noting Trump has not held a public event beyond weekend golf glimpses and a taped interview.

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Lauren Boebert fed up with GOP colleague's mystery absence

Republicans are beginning to lose patience with the unexplained absence of Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) — and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) vented her own frustrations on Wednesday in conversation with a TMZ reporter.

"We're supposed to be the party campaigning against working in the basement," Boebert said.

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'Bush league': Megyn Kelly turns on Bari Weiss over Scott Pelley's firing at CBS

MAGA radio host Megyn Kelly sounded off on CBS News chief Bari Weiss during a new episode of her show over the decision to fire veteran journalist Scott Pelley.

Pelley was let go from CBS News on Tuesday "for cause," according to a letter obtained by NBC News. In the letter, CBS executive Nick Bilton said Pelley had shown contempt for the organization when he accused senior leadership of "murdering" the acclaimed show "60 Minutes" by firing journalists and producers.

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White House rattled as 4 House Republicans break ranks to rein in Trump: CNN

President Donald Trump's White House is growing increasingly concerned about the president's standing after the House of Representatives took a key vote on Wednesday, according to a new report.

CNN's Kristen Holmes reported that there is a "huge amount of concern" among the several Trump officials she spoke with about their level of concern following the House's vote to throttle Trump's war powers. It was a staggering vote, marking the first time many Republicans publicly stood against Trump on a key issue for his administration.

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MAGA rep claims activists 'smacked' her in confrontation caught on video

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) says that an anti-war activist "smacked" her and is pushing for criminal charges.

According to TMZ, Luna, a close ally of President Donald Trump, said a member of the controversial activist group Code Pink confronted her and demanded to know what she did in a congressional hearing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Dr. Oz's claims about Trump's health befuddle analyst: 'Well, this was embarrassing'

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, befuddled an analyst on Wednesday by making several wild claims about President Donald Trump's health during the daily press briefing.

Oz was asked by reporters about why Trump gets multiple physicals per year when most other people only get one. His answer raised eyebrows.

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Albanians protest Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's luxury resort built on protected land

Thousands of Albanians have protested for four consecutive days against a proposed €4 billion ($4.7 billion) luxury resort linked to Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, on Sazan Island and the protected Vjosa-Narta coastal wetlands.

"It's an unbelievable, beautiful, 1,400-hectare private island in the middle of the Mediterranean," Ivanka said in conversation with David Senra.

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NYT editorial board goes scorched earth on Trump's 'chilling' choice for spy chief

The New York Times editorial board issued a blistering verdict on President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence Wednesday, concluding that his ousted predecessor, Tulsi Gabbard, widely criticized as unqualified herself, "almost seems qualified in comparison."

The editorial board's assessment lands as bipartisan Senate opposition to Pulte continues to grow, with Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) both saying they don't even know whether Pulte has been cleared to handle classified information.

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'Unwell': Trump's surprising sizing chart draws immediate mockery

President Donald Trump showed off a surprising size chart during a press gaggle in the Oval Office on Wednesday, leaving onlookers stunned.

Trump held up a chart comparing the size of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation project underway to famous skyscrapers such as the Willis Tower in Chicago, the Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center in New York. The chart was titled, "Our Pool is Bigger than Skyscrapers."

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Kennedy Center's big win against Trump could bring on its slow death: analysis

A federal judge's ruling stripping President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center may have saved the iconic performing arts venue — or set the stage for its slow death, according to a new Daily Beast analysis.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper's ruling ordered Trump's name removed from the building within two weeks and halted a planned two-year closure for renovations. The order proved a victory for arts advocates who erupted in celebration, but that win may be short-lived.

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Dems optimistic they can flip Iowa this November

Democratic candidates are capitalizing on widespread dissatisfaction in Iowa's agricultural sector, where tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and rising fertilizer and diesel costs from the Iran war have devastated farmers.

Iowa, which President Donald Trump won by 13 points 18 months ago, is now experiencing record farm foreclosures and skyrocketing suicide rates, reports Politico.

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