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Trump's Birthday Parade: GOP Turnout Disappoints Amid Celebrations

6/11/2025

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Trump's Birthday Parade

President Trump’s 79th birthday on Saturday will be marked by a military parade in Washington D.C., but only six out of 50 GOP lawmakers plan to show up, even among MAGA supporters. Many Republicans, including veterans, are skipping the event for personal reasons or to enjoy an air show in Paris, yet the White House anticipates a sizable crowd regardless.

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Senate Republicans Rush

Senate Republicans are racing against the clock to pass President Trump's tax and spending bill before July 4. Tensions rise over proposed cuts to Medicaid and changes to food aid, which could hit rural states hard. Key senators are tasked with striking a delicate balance between moderates and conservatives, all while grappling with the bill's potential impact on the deficit and state obligations.

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Trump's Birthday Parade

President Trump’s 79th birthday on Saturday will be marked by a military parade in Washington D.C., but only six out of 50 GOP lawmakers plan to show up, even among MAGA supporters. Many Republicans, including veterans, are skipping the event for personal reasons or to enjoy an air show in Paris, yet the White House anticipates a sizable crowd regardless.

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