Representative Justin Amash of Michigan — the only sitting Republican member of Congress to support impeaching President Donald Trump — announced Thursday that he was leaving the party. His move, which comes after fierce attacks from the president and fellow Republicans, makes him the only independent member of the House of Representatives. [NYTimes]
Topping the news: Democrats and environmental groups are outraged after Trump announced he would be using $2.5 million from the already-underfunded National Parks Service for his nontraditional July celebration featuring tanks, bands and military flyover jets with himself prominently featured. [Trib]
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