Republican Ejected, Daredevils Arrested & Death Rate Falls | 7/3/26 FIRST LOOK
The Rubin Report
Emma Dog Productions
4.6 • 14.2K Ratings
🗓️ 3 July 2026
⏱️ 7 minutes
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Summary
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton ordering Republican State Representative Eric Davanzo off the House floor for wearing an America 250-themed patriotic suit, reigniting debate over patriotism, the Declaration of Independence, and double standards in the Pennsylvania legislature under Governor Josh Shapiro; social media influencers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov being arrested after sneaking to the top of the Empire State Building for a viral engagement stunt in New York City; and new CDC data showing America's death rate fell to a record low in 2025 as President Donald Trump's fentanyl crackdown, declining drug overdose deaths, and improving life expectancy fuel debate over public health and border security, and much more.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey everybody, I'm Dave Rubin, and this is First Look. |
| 0:07.0 | It's Friday, July 3, 2026. We've got a packed show for you today. |
| 0:12.0 | Pennsylvania Democrats boot a GOP lawmaker from the House floor for wearing a patriotic America 250 suit. Daredevil couple sneaks to the top of the Empire State Building for a reckless engagement stunt. |
| 0:27.6 | America's death rate plummets to an all-time low under President Trump's leadership. |
| 0:32.6 | Let's dive in. |
| 0:34.6 | Democrats in Pennsylvania just showed the country exactly how much they hate patriotism. |
| 0:41.0 | A Republican lawmaker was literally booted from the House floor for the crime of wearing |
| 0:47.3 | a red, white, and blue suit to celebrate America's upcoming 250th birthday. |
| 0:53.4 | House Speaker Joanna McClinton ordered State Representative |
| 0:56.7 | Eric DeVanzo to remove his patriotic outfit or leave the chamber. |
| 1:02.3 | Devonzo, who represents part of Westmoreland County, between Pittsburgh and Greensburg, |
| 1:08.3 | showed up to Tuesday's session in the America 250-themed suit and tie. |
| 1:13.8 | He was simply greeting colleagues and chatting with House Minority Whip Timothy O'Neill |
| 1:19.2 | when the Speaker's Office moved to eject him. |
| 1:22.7 | Devonzo told Fox News Digital he was stunned. |
| 1:26.7 | After a photographer snapped a picture, leadership informed him his attire was inappropriate. |
| 1:32.7 | When he refused to leave, a house security guard delivered the ultimatum, take off the jacket |
| 1:38.2 | or get out. |
| 1:39.6 | Devonzo chose to walk off the floor rather than strip down. |
| 1:43.6 | This is the same Democrat-controlled house that had no problem encouraging members to wear |
| 1:49.0 | pride colors for a photo op during Pride Month. |
| 1:53.1 | As Dvanzo pointed out, they're allowed to wear tennis shoes, top hats, camo jackets, |
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