House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) pushed back Friday night against concerns that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s criticism could derail the Republican-led “Big, Beautiful Bill,” a cornerstone legislative package reflecting President Trump’s core agenda. Appearing on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime, Johnson dismissed Musk’s opposition, describing the bill as a direct fulfillment of Trump’s campaign promises.
The British government’s Prevent program, created to combat terrorism, has come under fire for labeling “cultural nationalism” and concerns over mass migration as signs of right-wing extremist ideology. The latest guidelines warn that viewing Western culture as “under threat” from immigration may indicate potential terrorism—a move critics say targets lawful conservative thought.
Tensions boiled over in downtown Los Angeles Friday evening as riot police confronted protesters following a daylong wave of federal immigration raids. Dozens were reportedly taken into custody during the latest phase of President Donald Trump’s aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) refused to apologize Friday after being called out by the White House for defending Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national deported under President Trump and later indicted for human smuggling. Van Hollen, who has championed Abrego Garcia’s legal battle, insisted his actions were about defending constitutional rights, not supporting the individual.
New police and court records have uncovered deeper ties between deported Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia and suspected human smuggling operations stretching from Texas to Maryland. Despite these revelations, prominent Democrats continue to push for his return to the U.S., staging protests and diplomatic visits to El Salvador on his behalf.
Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA has been officially withdrawn, with White House sources confirming the decision had nothing to do with Elon Musk—but everything to do with Isaacman’s past support for Democrat causes and DEI initiatives. Despite heavy lobbying from Musk, officials say Isaacman was never aligned with President Trump’s America First agenda.
Russia unleashed a massive overnight attack on Ukraine’s eastern city of Kharkiv early Saturday, killing at least three and injuring 21. The barrage included aerial glide bombs, cruise missiles, and drones—marking the most intense strike on the city since the war began in February 2022. Ukrainian officials confirmed 215 projectiles were launched, of which air defenses intercepted 87 drones and seven missiles.
Support for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is surging among Gen Z women, nearly doubling in one month according to new polling data. Among women aged 18 to 26, support rose from 12% in April to 21% in May, signaling a significant political shift in a group that had previously leaned heavily left.
Los Angeles descended into chaos Friday night after ICE agents carried out coordinated immigration raids across the city. The operations triggered a series of violent protests, with demonstrators clashing with federal officers, blocking government vehicles, and attempting to halt arrests. The protests turned aggressive, leading to injuries and a wave of condemnation from conservative leaders.
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has thrown his support behind Elon Musk’s idea of forming a new centrist political party, stepping into the ongoing public spat between Musk and President Donald Trump. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO proposed the concept in a recent poll, asking if it was time to create a party that represents the “80 percent in the middle.”
