💬 The Rubin Recap, Issue 18

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3 stories to know about today ➕ Dr. Phil’s Sit Down

Dave’s second week off the grid is almost in the books — and somehow the world didn’t collapse. While he’s recharging, your trusty Rubin Report crew is here to serve up the news you need heading into the weekend. Plus, scroll down to check out Dr. Phil's Sit Down with Dave, where he reveals what really happened between him and Kamala Harris.

Here We Go:

1. Trump lays it out before landing: “I want to see a ceasefire, rapidly. I’m not going to be happy if it’s not today. I’m in this to stop the killing.” Say what you want, but nobody else on the world stage can even get both sides to the table — let alone push for peace this fast.

2. America shows up big in Alaska: As Trump and Putin walked to meet in Alaska, a B-2 bomber and U.S. fighter jets roared overhead — sending a crystal-clear message. Putin just got the most American welcome imaginable.

3. Trump-Putin summit kicks off: The meeting is underway with Senator Marco Rubio and businessman Steve Witkoff at Trump’s side — a foreign policy all-star team ready to make moves.

RFK Jr back on top of latest ‘Trump Peeps’ power rankings

HHS Secretary RFK Jr ended Tulsi Gabbard’s two-week winning streak by claiming the top spot in this week’s ‘Top Trump Peeps’ poll. Tulsi did finish a strong second, with Tom Homan coming in third. Who ya got this week after the big Trump-Putin summit? Get your pick in for this week’s poll? ⬇️

That’s it for now — see ya next week.

— Team Rubin Report