A British minister criticized Elon Musk for his remarks on UK child sexual abuse scandals, accusing him of ignorance. Musk targeted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Minister Jess Phillips on social media, labeling Phillips a "rape genocide apologist." Phillips dismissed Musk’s comments as baseless, while Starmer defended his record and condemned Musk’s rhetoric.
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Israel's ultranationalist security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, challenging longstanding rules about non-Muslim prayer at the sensitive site. This visit comes amid heightened tensions following Hamas' recent attack and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ben-Gvir's actions have previously ignited violence and drawn criticism, yet the official Israeli stance maintains the traditional restrictions.
Vivek Ramaswamy is a top contender for Ohio's vacant Senate seat, supported by Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Although he withdrew his candidacy in November to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency, he is now in advanced discussions with GOP leaders for the post following JD Vance's resignation. The decision rests with Guv Mike DeWine.
A new RAND report raises doubts about the combat readiness of China’s PLA, citing internal corruption, political priorities, and lack of combat experience. Despite advanced military tech, the PLA’s focus remains on CCP rule rather than war preparation, suggesting it may struggle in high-intensity conflicts. This challenges the view of China as an imminent threat.
Vivek Ramaswamy is believed to have lost Donald Trump's favor, leaving Elon Musk as the main figure at the Department of Government Efficiency. Former Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci predicts that Musk, despite his wealth, won't last more than a year in Trump's circle. Infighting in the West Wing seems imminent, he said, while Ramaswamy focuses on the Ohio governor election.
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Tom Homan asserts that the Trump administration will continue with mass deportations despite celebrity backlash, emphasizing that the operations are aimed at enhancing community safety. The recent ICE raids have led to significant arrests, sparking emotional responses from public figures like Selena Gomez. “We're going to do this operation without apology. We're gonna make our community safer. It is all for the good of this nation. And we're gonna keep going. No apologies. We're moving... Expand
At 26, Suchir Balaji, an Indian-origin tech researcher and former OpenAI employee, voiced copyright concerns about AI companies, then was found dead, ruled a suicide, but his family remains skeptical. They push for a deeper investigation into his death while advocating for whistleblower protections.
Elon Musk has announced plans to cut $1 trillion from the $6.7 trillion budget under Donald Trump's administration, potentially leading to large-scale layoffs and program disruptions. Trump's commitment not to touch health and retirement benefits remains unchanged, but Musk's directive faces resistance from some federal agencies.