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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
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Trump is ‘furious' that Elon Musk has turned on his beloved ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,' Fox & Friends reveals
Fox & Friends host Brian Kilmeade revealed on Wednesday morning that Donald Trump is privately seething over his 'first buddy' Elon Musk publicly blasting the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' as a 'disgusting abomination,' but that the president is 'so smart' to stay silent for now. Musk, who wrapped up his time as a special government employee last week, tore into the president's signature spending legislation on Tuesday, saying he 'can't stand it anymore' and had to speak out against the bill that a non-partisan Congressional Budget Office projects would add trillions of dollars to the national debt. 'This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,' the Tesla CEO tweeted. 'Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.' Musk added: 'It will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden America (sic) citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt.' Shortly after the one-time DOGE chief blasted the spending bill online, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked to respond during Tuesday's press briefing. 'The president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill, it doesn't change the president's opinion,' she reacted. 'This is one big beautiful bill, and he's sticking to it.' With some Republicans on Capitol Hill coming out in support of Musk's attacks on the president's legacy legislation, including MAGA lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, the president has remained silent over his top ally's takedown of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill.' However, according to the president's favorite morning show, Trump is absolutely beside himself over Musk's public disavowal of the spending measure. 'I think the Elon Musk thing really caught the president by surprise,' Kilmeade declared during Wednesday's broadcast of Fox & Friends. 'And I hear he is furious!' Knowing the president was almost certainly watching him live, the veteran Fox host then praised Trump for not returning fire at Musk as the Senate debates the bill. 'I think he's so smart to keep his powder dry,' Kilmeade continued. 'Because it just plays into what critics would have to say, 'The right can't get out of their own way.' Instead, you have a goal: Pass it. Elon Musk is not in the Senate or the House. Don't worry about it.' Meanwhile, the other members of the Fox & Friends crew attempted to thread the needle between maintaining the close relationship between Trump and Musk intact while asserting that the president has every right to be angry. 'I don't think Elon is anti-MAGA now, or anti-the president now. He worked so hard, put a lot of stuff on the line to get a lot wasteful stuff cut,' co-host Lawrence Jones noted. 'I was shocked to hear him say that,' Ainsley Earhardt added. 'I can understand why the president would not be happy about that.' During a press conference later in the morning, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson – who was barely able to get the bill passed through the lower chamber of Congress – also insisted that the president was upset with Musk for coming out against the legislation this week. At the same time, Johnson revealed that Musk had essentially ghosted him after the two had been in constant conversations over the previous few days. 'I called Elon last night and he didn't answer, but I hope to talk to him today,' the speaker sighed. 'I talked to President Trump… He's not delighted that Elon did a 180.' According to Axios, the main reason why the world's richest man – who had expressed reservations about the legislation before – came out so forcefully against the measure this week is that he's 'frustrated at failing to win favorable treatment in the bill and the administration at large.' 'Elon was butthurt,' one source told Axios. The report laid out 'four inflection points' that spurred Musk's attacks, which involved the legislation cutting elective vehicle tax credits, the White House not extending his role as a 'special government employee,' the administration not tapping Starlink for national air traffic control and Trump withdrawing the nomination of a Musk ally to lead NASA.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Immigration official defends tactics against criticism of a heavy hand as arrests rise nationwide
BOSTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday defended his tactics against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests toward President Donald Trump's promises of mass deportations. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said he was 'deeply upset' by an ICE operation at a popular Italian restaurant just before the dinner rush on Friday. A chaotic showdown unfolded outside as customers and witnesses shouted, smoke bombs filled the air, and agents wore heavy tactical gear to face an angry crowd. Todd Lyons, ICE's acting director, turned emotional when asked to explain why officials wear masks. He said some have received death threats and been harassed online. 'I'm sorry if people are offended by them wearing masks, but I'm not going to let my officers and agents go out there and put their lives on the line, their family on the line because people don't like what immigration enforcement is,' he said at a news conference in Boston to announce nearly 1,500 arrests in the region as part of a month-long 'surge operation.' Lyons was leaving the room when a reporter asked him about the masks. He returned to the podium. 'Is that the issue here that we're just upset about the masks?' he asked. 'Or is anyone upset about the fact that ICE officers' families were labeled terrorists?' Lyons may have been referring to comments by San Diego Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera, who called ICE officers 'terrorists' after Friday's restaurant raid. 'This isn't safety. It's state-sponsored terrorism," Elo-Rivera wrote on Instagram. The Department of Homeland Security reposted Elo-Rivera's message, saying that likening ICE to terrorists was 'sickening.' The councilman stuck by his comments on Monday. Other elected officials, such as Gloria and U.S. Rep. Scott Peters of San Diego, both Democrats, were more muted but also sharply critical of ICE and the Republican White House. 'Federal actions like these are billed as a public safety measure, but it had the complete opposite effect. What we saw undermines trust and creates fear in our community,' Gloria said. ICE did not respond to questions about the operation at Buona Forchetta, an anchor of San Diego's trendy South Park neighborhood. The owners said they were closing their restaurants in Southern California for two days. 'We wish we could find stronger words, but the truth is we are heartbroken,' the owners said in a statement. 'The traumatic incident involving a federal enforcement operation at our original and beloved South Park location has left a mark on all of us. A wound that is still raw, still echoing in our kitchens, our dining rooms, and our hearts.' Lyons said in an interview on Fox & Friends Sunday that ICE was averaging about 1,600 arrests a day, a sharp increase from previous data that showed 78,155 arrests between Jan. 20 and May 19 — a daily average of 656. He said ICE can and will do more. Stephen Miller, the key architect of Trump's immigration policy, last week set a goal of 3,000 arrests a day and said the number could go higher. That pace would be a huge challenge with current funding. ICE housed an average of more than 46,000 detainees during the first half of May, already above its budgeted capacity. Lyons said operations like the surge in Massachusetts wouldn't be necessary if 'sanctuary cities would change their policy.' There's no legal definition for sanctuary city policies, but they generally limit cooperation by local law enforcement with federal immigration officers. Homeland Security published a list of more than 500 sanctuary jurisdictions but removed it from its website after criticism that it contained inaccuracies, even from its allies. Lyons stood near a poster board with mug shots of unnamed immigrants. A full list of those arrested was not available, nor was information about the crimes specific individuals are accused of committing. Lyons called them 'dangerous criminals' who are 'terrorizing family, friends and our neighbors.' State, local and federal authorities participated in a raid Saturday at a South Carolina nightclub that officials said was popular with drug dealers, resulting in the arrests of 66 people who were in the country illegally. Cardell Morant, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in South Carolina and North Carolina, said the 3 a.m. operations came during a 'cartel after-party.' Officials did not release additional details about the charges being faced by those who were arrested during the raid in Charleston County. Rebecca Santana in Washington, Elliot Spagat in San Diego and Jeffrey Collins in Columbia, South Carolina, contributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lineup, scheduled announced for Sounds Around Town concert series
(WJET/WFXP)– One of the Erie community's favorite free summer concert series is coming back for summer 2025 at WQLN. Sounds Around Town is returning for summer 2025 with four free concerts filled with good vibes, local acts, with each act bringing a little something for everyone. PA Game Commission breaks ground on new learning center This year's set of artists brings music styles from reggae to bluesy rock to jam band grooves all of which will be professionally recorded and broadcast on WQLN. Concert goers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, snacks and friends to enjoy some of Erie's local talent. Each show will also kick off at 7:30 p.m. The schedule for this year is as follows: Friday, July 11 — David Devine & Friends Friday, July 18 — Lopaka Rootz Friday, July 25 — Ron Yarosz & The Vehicle Friday, Aug. 1 — Kactai Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gold Star son who hugged Trump at Arlington still dreams of becoming a Marine like his father
Christian Jacobs wanted to be a Marine ever since he was a little boy – a dream inspired by the memory of his late father, Marine Sgt. Christopher Jacobs, who died during a training accident in California in 2011. Eight years after donning a pint-sized U.S. Marine uniform and hugging President Donald Trump at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day in 2017, the Gold Star son is reflecting on what that moment meant to him. "I thought it was really cool that I got to meet him," Christian, now 14 years old, told "Fox & Friends" Tuesday. Trump Honors Fallen American Heroes, Praises God In Memorial Day Address: 'Great, Great Warriors' "I didn't think of it like I would now. I thought it was just some person, but now I think of that as so much more." Christian and his mom, Brittany, have kept the tradition of making a pilgrimage to the hallowed grounds every Memorial Day to honor the late sergeant. This year, they crossed paths with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who interviewed them on "Fox & Friends" in 2017 after 6-year-old Christian's meeting with Trump. Read On The Fox News App Hegseth even snapped a photo with Christian – now visibly older – still honoring his father's memory with the same pride. Marine Injured In Abbey Gate Bombing Praises Trump For Not Forgetting Families After Us Nabs Suspect Some U.S. Marines also welcomed Christian and told him more about his father, helping piece together an image of what he meant to those he knew. "He loves getting to talk about his father to people, and he enjoys hearing about his dad," Brittany told guest host Charlie Hurt. "And yesterday there were Marines at Arlington who got to tell him about his daddy and give him some pictures, so that was nice. For him, I'm sure that was comforting." As for what he wants to be when he "grows up," Christian's answer is the same. "I still want to be a Marine," he said, explaining that three generations on his father's side have proudly worn the uniform, and he wants to follow in their article source: Gold Star son who hugged Trump at Arlington still dreams of becoming a Marine like his father
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Putin rejects Trump's Vatican push as Kremlin accuses him of being 'emotional': envoy Kellogg
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected President Donald Trump's push to have the next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the Vatican – an idea the president has floated since the newly appointed American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, suggested it earlier this month. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg confirmed the news while speaking on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday morning when he said, "The Russians didn't want to go there" and suggested that instead the talks could next be held in Geneva. Though it remains unclear when another round of talks will be held as Russia has yet to agree to the U.S.'s peace proposal and its foreign ministry on Tuesday claimed it was still working on its memorandum of terms. Gop Lawmaker Blasts 'Dumb' Trump Comment On Zelenskyy Despite 'Perfect' Criticism Of Putin Trump on Tuesday took to social media to issue a warning to Putin and said he's "playing with fire." "What Vladimir Putin doesn't realize is that if it weren't for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD," he wrote on Truth Social. "He's playing with fire!" Read On The Fox News App Similarly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of "playing games" after it carried out the largest drone strike ever in the three-year-long war in a Sunday attack in which Russia launched 335 drones and nine cruise missiles at civilian targets. The attack prompted Trump to condemn Putin as "crazy" in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. "I've always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him," Trump said Sunday. "He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I'm not just talking about soldiers. Missiles and drones are being shot into cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever," he added. Russia, Ukraine Swap Hundreds Of Prisoners Hours After Moscow Launches Massive Aerial Assault Trump took it one step further and warned Putin that should he attempt to take "all of Ukraine…it will lead to the downfall of Russia." The Kremlin clapped back at Trump and accused him of being "emotional." When asked about the president's comments, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "We are really grateful to the Americans and to President Trump personally for their assistance in organizing and launching this negotiation process. "This is a very crucial moment, which is associated, of course, with the emotional overload of everyone absolutely and with emotional reactions," he added, according to a Reuters report. But Trump didn't limit his verbal attack to Putin in his social media post and claimed Zelenskyy was "doing his country no favors by talking the way he does." "Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don't like it, and it better stop," he added, though it is unclear what Zelenskyy said that prompted this article source: Putin rejects Trump's Vatican push as Kremlin accuses him of being 'emotional': envoy Kellogg
