Trump yet another step closer to dominance over the Republican Party, ousting libertarian Congressman Tom Massie. Batya Ungar-Sargon explains "Pinecone-gate" and what led to the Trump critic's disastrous end. Plus, Ben Domenech weighs in on the war between conservatives and podcast charlatans. And Dr. Mehmet Oz reveals the administration's plan to tackle fraud in the wake of Daily Wire's exclusive investigation into Medicaid fraud in Ohio.

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