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Iran strikes Israel for first time since April ceasefire in retaliation for Israeli attack on Beirut; 12 hurt in "gunfight" at Ohio festival, police say.

Republicans mock Fox News for 'embarrassing' and fawning Hegseth birthday post

Fox News posted a glowing birthday tribute to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday — complete with a saluting photo and celebratory graphics — and the mockery from conservatives was swift."HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Secretary of War Pete Hegseth turns 46 today," Fox News wrote. "From serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to leading the Pentagon, Hegseth has spent decades advocating for America's warfighters and national defense."Douglas Heye, a Republican strategist and former RNC communications director, didn't mince words in responding. "The next time I'm on Fox, I will call this out. Embarrassing." His post was reposted by Gregg Nunziata, the Republican lawyer who had already spent the day publicly criticizing Trump officials' conduct.Jonah Goldberg, the conservative commentator and co-founder of The Dispatch who left Fox News over its 2020 election coverage, responded with a twist on the network's old slogan: "Fair, Balanced, and Unafraid. Wink."Jay Nordlinger, a senior editor at National Review, was equally dry: "Is this the kind of thing a news network does? Manifestly (as Bill Buckley would say)."Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger replied without a word — just a photo of President Trump appearing to sleep at a Cabinet meeting.Democratic strategist Jesse Ferguson asked the obvious question: "This is from a news outlet?"The next time I'm on Fox, I will call this out.Embarrassing. https://t.co/VHI9N56Qka— Douglas Heye (@DougHeye) June 7, 2026

Trump news at a glance: Israel strikes back at Iran despite president’s appeal

Donald Trump said: ‘I’m about to call Bibi right now and tell him not to respond’, as conflict risks spiralling – key US politics stories from 7 June at a glanceDonald Trump’s appeal to Benjamin Netanyahu to “not to strike back” after Iran launched missiles at Israel appears to have been unsuccessful after the Israeli military said it struck targets inside Iran.The US president made the plea after Iran responded to Israeli strikes on southern Beirut in Lebanon earlier on Sunday, as the conflict again threatened to spiral into a broader regional war. Continue reading...

Trump may have sunk his standing with Republicans after bullying NBC News anchor: analyst

President Donald Trump may have sunk his standing with Republicans heading into the midterm season after he bullied Kristen Welker of NBC News on Sunday morning, according to one analyst. Welker interviewed Trump in Wisconsin for "Meet the Press," where the two discussed the ongoing war in Iran, the Trump administration's $1.776 billion so-called "anti-weaponization fund," and the upcoming 2026 midterm election. During the interview, Trump became combative when Welker challenged his assertions about who could receive payments from the weaponization fund. The president became so angry that he abruptly ended the interview and stormed off set. Saniqua McClendon, president of Vote Save America, told MS NOW's Alex Witt on Sunday that Trump may have pushed more Republicans away with the outburst. "Donald Trump's a bully. He's been that before, throughout his 2016 campaign, before he got into the White House," she said. "Right now, he's used to manipulating the media to get what he wants. And typically, he spends a lot of time with right-wing media who just kind of praise him all day. That's most of what's in the White House press briefing room. He enjoys that when he can do these press conferences.""So, if someone challenges him with the truth, he gets upset," she continued. "He's not used to being held accountable. But I think as we get toward the midterms and he gets into a lame-duck position, there are a lot fewer Republicans who are kind of coming around him. And so he's just out there by himself being a bully. And I do think it will start to have an impact, because a lot of these Republicans are going to be asked about his behavior ahead of the midterms. And then as we go into the primaries next year."Trump's outburst happened at a time when Republicans seem open to going against Trump for the first time in nearly a decade. Last week, the House of Representatives voted to curb Trump's war powers in Iran. Republicans also joined Democrats to approve additional aid to Ukraine in its war against Russian aggression, a measure that Trump publicly opposed.

Boebert uncorks expletive-filled response to Fox News reporter's affair question

Rep. Lauren Boebert had a blunt message for a Fox News Digital reporter who asked her about affair allegations Saturday: "F--- you, first of all."The Colorado Republican was asked about unverified allegations from Cynthia West, described as the ex-girlfriend of Rep. Thomas Massie, claiming an encounter between Boebert and Massie shortly after his wife's death in 2024. Massie, a Kentucky Republican and frequent Trump critic, lost his primary race last month after Trump backed his opponent.Boebert didn't stop at the opening expletive. "If you're going to bring me into this, the sexist stuff is out of control," she continued, visibly agitated and gesturing toward the reporter outside what appeared to be a Capitol area building. "So there's your clickbait that you were looking for and I don't want to talk about anybody's exes and their crazy s--- they do."She then walked away.The exchange was posted by Fox News itself, which noted the confrontation in a clip running just over 13 seconds. The allegations have not been verified and Boebert did not address their substance, framing the question itself as the problem rather than offering a denial.

Read the transcript: President Donald Trump interviewed by NBC News’ ‘Meet the Press’ moderator Kristen Welker

Trump spoke about the war with Iran, the “anti-weaponization” fund, the economy, recent elections in California and more in June 2026 interview.

Fact-checking Trump’s interview with NBC News’ ‘Meet the Press’

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