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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 6m

President Donald Trump has been given a glowing bill of health following a “routine yearly checkup” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday.

Medical Report For Trump, 79, Ignores Cankles and Bruises

The president also received a COVID-19 vaccine, which RFK Jr. has described as “deadly.”

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 1h

Controversial biologist Gary Brecka thinks Trump is in peak condition.

Fox News Fawns Over ‘Unstoppable’ Trump Amid Health Check-Up

Controversial biologist Gary Brecka thinks Trump is in peak condition.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 2h

Trump cheerleader Benny Johnson railed about the violence being “mainstreamed” by Democrats at a Friday press conference.

Bondi Gives MAGA Influencer VIP Treatment After Threatening Letter

Trump cheerleader Benny Johnson railed about the violence being “mainstreamed” by Democrats at a Friday press conference.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 2h

Gavin Newsom had some choice words for Greg Abbott after Texas National Guard troops were spotted in another Democrat-run city.

Newsom Trolls MAGA Governor Over National Guard Hypocrisy

The California governor is one of several taking aim at Texas governor Greg Abbott.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 3h

Ronny Jackson downplayed chatter about Trump’s second “yearly” health check in six months.

Trump ‘Doctor’ Reveals How Cankles Explain Walter Reed Trip

Ronny Jackson downplayed chatter about Trump’s second “yearly” health check in six months.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 4h

Steve Bannon is asking the Supreme Court to overturn his 2022 conviction for defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 Committee.

Bannon Begs Supreme Court to Toss Contempt Conviction

The former Trump White House adviser is once again asking the court for help.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 6h

Dr. Oz, former TV doctor and now Trump-appointed administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, invented a new method of cozying up to the president in a Friday afternoon press conference.

Dr. Oz Finds Cringey New Way to Suck Up to Trump

The secondhand embarrassment is strong.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 7h

Maria Corina Machado dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to the snubbed president.

White House Celebrates Trump Shoutout From Nobel Prize Winner It Denounced

Maria Corina Machado dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to the snubbed president.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 8h

President Donald Trump announced he would impose 100 percent retaliatory tariffs on China starting next month as well as new export controls on “critical software” after raging about China’s aggressive trade posturing.

Trump Supercharges Trade War with China

The president announced 100 percent tariffs on China starting November 1.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 8h

Far-right influencer and informal Trump advisor Laura Loomer fired intense, damning criticism of the Trump administration for gifting Qatar an Air Force base in Idaho Friday afternoon.

Trump’s Biggest Ally Turns On Him Over Shocking Move

“I am not voting in 2026 and won’t be able to encourage others to vote either,” Laura Loomer said.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 9h

The administration has warned that the cuts will be substantial.

Grim Reaper’s Sinister Clue That Trump Jobs Slashing Has Begun

The administration has warned that the cuts will be substantial.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 10h

The Russian and American presidents agree on who should be recognized for their efforts toward peace.

Trump Gives Shoutout to Putin for Backing His Nobel Peace Prize Bid

The Russian and American presidents agree on who should be recognized for their efforts toward peace.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 10h

This marks the second time the president has been snapped appearing to have “devil horns.”

A Devilish Photo of Trump Sparks an Online Firestorm

This marks the second time the president has been snapped appearing to have “devil horns.”

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 10h

A giant Navy flag covered up an 8-month-old gash to the side of USS Harry Truman.

Navy Covered Up Damage to Aircraft Carrier for Trump Speech

A giant Navy flag covered up an 8-month-old gash to the side of USS Harry Truman.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 10h

Halligan did not give Bondi a heads-up before seeking an indictment of the president’s nemesis, Letitia James.

MAGA Beauty Queen Prosecutor Blindsided Bondi By Charging Trump Nemesis

The Attorney General was not informed ahead of Lindsey Halligan presenting to a grand jury in the Letitia James indictment.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 10h

Jennifer Rauchet Hegseth reportedly pushed to ban an NBC News correspondent from the Pentagon.

Pentagon Pete’s Angry Wife Stirred Up His War With Reporters

Jennifer Rauchet Hegseth reportedly pushed to ban an NBC News correspondent from the Pentagon.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 12h

The president also threatened to cancel a crucial meeting with his Chinese counterpart.

Wall Street Tanks After Trump Blanks Xi and Warns of ‘Massive’ China Tariffs

The president also threatened to cancel a crucial meeting with his Chinese counterpart.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 12h

“I genuinely think there is something wrong with him."

Trump Target Begs President’s Family to Stop Letting Aides Take Advantage of His ‘Dementia’

“I genuinely think there is something wrong with him,” said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 12h

Scarborough zeroed in on a viral C-SPAN clip showing Johnson getting berated during a live call-in.

‘Morning Joe’ Tears Into Mike Johnson in Blistering Shutdown Rant

Joe Scarborough zeroed in on a viral C-SPAN clip showing Johnson getting berated during a live call-in.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 13h

The first lady has been engaged in talks with the Russia leader over the war in Ukraine.

Melania Has Been Secretly Working With Putin for Months

The first lady has been engaged in talks with the Russia leader over the war in Ukraine.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 14h

A flight carrying 91 people was forced to make an emergency landing after reports of smoke in the cabin.

Passenger Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke Detected

The crew was forced to declare a mayday.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 14h

The Trump administration has agreed to build a Qatari air force facility on U.S. soil, prompting claims of corruption and fears of national security risks.