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‘Never heard of it’: Elon Musk’s nonchalant swipe at Donald Trump’s ‘America Party’ rant on Truth Social; netizens remind him

Elon Musk fired off a nonchalant jab at Donald Trump after the US president lashed out over Musk’s newly launched “America Party.” With a smirk-worthy “What’s Truth Social?” Musk played down Trump’s attack, but the internet wasn’t having it. Netizens piled on, reminding Musk exactly what Trump’s platform is, as the tech titan and the […]

Airspace incursion near Trump’s golf course: Plane violates restriction; escorted out by F-16

US President Donald Trump (Image credit: AP) A NORAD fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft which entered the restricted airspace above Bedminster, New Jersey, where US President Donald Trump is spending the 4th July holiday weekend, on Saturday afternoon.“NORAD intercepted a plane violating a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over Bedminster, NJ on July 5, 2025. […]

Trump’s 50% tariff threat looms: EU considers temporary trade deal with US; Von der Leyen pushes for ‘agreement in principle’

Donald Trump (left), Ursula von der Leyen (AP) The European Union is considering a temporary trade agreement with the United States that would maintain a 10 percent tariff on most exports, according to a briefing by the European Commission to EU ambassadors on Friday, reported news portal Politico.The update came after a key round of […]

‘The America Party’: Elon Musk warns lawmakers against Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’; says alternative needed if ‘insane spending bill’ passes

US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk US President Donald Trump and former DOGE chief Elon Musk seem to have locked horns again over the same topic, “Big Beautiful Bill.”Tesla chief Elon Musk on Monday demanded the establishment of a new political movement and indicated his willingness to support primary opponents against all […]

What is Donald Trump’s ‘temporary pass’ for illegal migrants working at farms and hospitality?

Donald Trump said his administration is coming up with a kind of temporary pass for illegal aliens who have been working at farms and hospitality sector. After teasing a new program for farmers who might have entered the US illegally but whose arrest now would mean a loss for the industry, President Donald Trump revealed […]

‘Wake up’: Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks says Silicon Valley will be on Zohran Mamdani’s dinner menu

David Sacks reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s opinion that there should be no billionaire in NYC. President Donald Trump’s crypto czar David Sacks said NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s statement against billionaires should serve as a wake-up call to Silicon Valley as Mamdani said he doesn’t think there should be billionaires. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the […]

Trump’s tariffs: Why Canadians are saying ‘elbows up’ — this time with a hint of sarcasm

What began as a symbol of protest against President Donald Trump’s tariffs has now taken on an air of irony, as Canada resumed trade talks with the US and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his government had “rescinded its plan to tax American technology firms.”Several Canadians expressed their disappointment over social media with some calling […]

Who is Thom Tillis? Republican senator who opposed Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’; and then decided to leave Congress

Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, announced on Sunday that he would not seek re-election in 2026, a decision that came shortly after he publicly opposed Donald Trump-backed ‘Big Beautiful Bill’.He warned that the legislation would harm North Carolinians by slashing funding for Medicaid and vital health services. In his statement, Tillis lamented […]

Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ effect? Thom Tillis exits from Congress; what this reveals about fate of GOP moderates

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced Sunday that he would not seek re-election in 2026, a day after voting against the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ backed by US President Donald Trump. The 64-year-old is the latest in a series of Senate moderates to step aside in recent years.“In Washington over the last few years, it’s […]

51-49 Senate vote: Three Republicans who said ‘no’ to Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ bill | World News

Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky(left), US President Donald Trump (middle), Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina (right) Three Republican senators—Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin—broke ranks on Saturday late-night senate session as the chamber voted 51–49 to advance President Donald Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act. […]