President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk both criticized South Africa on Friday over its discriminatory economic policies and deepening ties with Iran. Their comments came after a senior member of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) met with Iran’s ambassador, defying Trump’s recent executive order condemning South Africa’s relationship with Tehran.
A 28-year-old Indiana man has been arrested for making violent threats against Elon Musk on social media. David Cherry was taken into custody by Indiana State Police on Tuesday after law enforcement in Texas alerted them to the threats.
Political analyst Mark Halperin and former Democratic National Committee official Lindy Li criticized the Democratic Party’s response to President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk during an appearance on “Sunday Report.” Both analysts argued that Democrats are struggling to counter Trump’s agenda and have become fixated on personal attacks rather than policy debates.
Fourteen states have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, arguing that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is unconstitutional.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has stirred controversy after posting a speculative social media comment about President Donald Trump’s working relationship with Elon Musk and Vice President J.D. Vance. The remark, made late Tuesday night, quickly drew scrutiny as critics accused Crockett of engaging in baseless conjecture instead of focusing on substantive policy issues.
On January 21, 2025, a coalition of 18 Democratic-led states, along with the District of Columbia and the city of San Francisco, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Boston against President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
