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Biographer reveals 'problematic' RFK Jr. is 'protection' against Trump's key weakness

One of President Donald Trump's biographers revealed on Sunday that the president may have a difficult time getting rid of one of his cabinet secretaries because they play an important role in his relationship with the MAGA base.

Michael Wolff, who has written four books on Trump, discussed the latest controversy surrounding Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the latest episode of The Daily Beat's podcast, "Inside Trump's Head." Wolff's comments come just a few days after Kennedy instigated the firing of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director over vaccine policies.

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'Never a good sign': Trump's new partner for 'evil' Gaza rebuilding plan shocks analyst

President Donald Trump has teamed up with a surprising character in his bid to help rebuild the Gaza Strip, according to reports.

Axios reported on Thursday that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been working with Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on a plan to rebuild Gaza after Israel's war with Hamas ends. Trump has previously described the Gaza Strip as a prime real estate location, and Kushner has been linked to several real estate deals since leaving the White House during Trump's first administration.

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'Keeps me up at night': Ex-prosecutor warns of 'atmospheric damage' from latest Trump move

A former federal prosecutor revealed the "atmospheric damage" that President Donald Trump's latest move could cause if it is successful.

The Trump administration recently raided the home of his former national security advisor, John Bolton, over claims that Bolton mishandled classified information. Glenn Kirschner, a former assistant U.S. Attorney, said on a recent episode of his podcast, "Justice Matters," that Trump may be emboldened to prosecute more of his rivals if Bolton is convicted of a crime.

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'It's in the offing': Analyst issues dire warning about Trump's plans for the military

An independent journalist issued a dire warning on Sunday about President Donald Trump's future plans for the military.

Marc Wortman, an independent journalist, joined MSNBC's "The Weekend Primetime" to discuss Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard troops to cities other than Washington, D.C. Wortman argued that deploying troops to other cities was a plan Trump concocted long ago, but he ran into too many roadblocks during his first administration.

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'Cover up': Kristi Noem claims CBS 'shamefully edited' comments about Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lashed out at CBS on Sunday over the way the network edited her most recent interview.

Noem joined CBS host Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation" on Sunday morning to discuss President Donald Trump's immigration policies. After the interview, Noem accused the network of trying to bury what she had to say about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a high-profile migrant who the Trump administration has tried to deport twice.

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'Never felt better in my life': Trump responds to speculation that he's in bad health

President Donald Trump responded on Sunday to speculation that he's in bad health.

Over the past couple of days, analysts and former Trump world insiders have speculated that Trump's health is declining. Media reports have cited pictures of the president's hand, which bears a large bruise, as a sign of his declining health. The speculation intensified after Trump seemed to avoid media attention between Friday and Saturday.

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'Stop lying, you ghoul': Internet erupts over Stephen Miller's claim on child deportations

The internet erupted on Sunday after President Donald Trump's immigration advisor attempted to smear a judge for refusing to deport hundreds of children in the middle of the night.

Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, wrote on X that U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan of the District of Columbia was "refusing" to allow hundreds of Guatemalan children to be reunited with their parents. His comments came after Judge Sooknanan issued an order prohibiting the Trump administration from deporting the children.

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'I'm tired of freedom snatchers!': MSNBC analyst erupts over Trump's attacks on voting

A political analyst on MSNBC erupted on Sunday over President Donald Trump's continued attacks against voting rights.

Eddie Glaude, the James S. McDonnell professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, joined MSNBC's 'Deadline White House Weekend" to discuss Trump's efforts to roll back voting rights. For instance, Glaude noted that the Trump administration appears to be engaged in a "pure power grab" by taking control over local elections. There also appears to be a racial element to the efforts, Glaude noted, as GOP-controlled states like Texas redistrict their election maps.

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'Our country would be destroyed': Trump continues attack on judges who blocked his tariffs

A court ruling that blocked the president's signature tariff agenda seemed to stick under his skin over the weekend.

In a Truth Social post on Sunday, President Donald Trump raged against the seven appellate judges who ruled on Friday that his tariff policy was illegal. The 7-4 opinion states that Trump's reasoning for the tariffs did not constitute an emergency; therefore, any tariffs that were implemented under the auspices of an emergency were declared null.

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'Embarrassing': Trump's 'atrocious' plan to profit from Ukraine war stuns former diplomat

A former ambassador to Russia said on Sunday that the president's plan to profit from the war in Ukraine is "atrocious."

Michael McFaul, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014, discussed President Donald Trump's handling of the war in Ukraine on MSNBC's "Alex Witt Reports" on Sunday. McFaul said Trump's Russian counterpart has effectively been allowed to dictate how the war continues because Trump has been focused on the wrong objectives.

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Rudy Giuliani suffering from fractured vertebrae after traffic accident: report

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani reportedly suffered fractured vertebrae and other injuries after being involved in a traffic accident.

According to a statement signed by Michael Ragusa, Giuliani's head of security, the incident occurred on Saturday after the former mayor "was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident."

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'Something is very wrong': Ex-Trump insider flags 'alarming' news about president's health

Donald Trump's health is "deteriorating" behind closed doors, according to a former insider.

Ex-Trump associate Lev Parnas on Sunday reported on some of the devastation going on in Ukraine at the hands of Russia. He the delved into the president's health.

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'I don't remember': MN Republican suddenly forgets voting against school safety bill

Following a mass shooting in Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) insisted he couldn't remember why he opposed a bill to increase school safety.

In a Sunday interview on ABC, Emmer attacked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for not giving schools enough resources to prevent a shooting that killed two children in Minneapolis last week.

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