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.
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.”
The feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump escalated sharply Thursday as Musk accused Trump of being named in the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein client files. The claim adds fuel to a growing public spat between the two figures over policy, personal loyalty, and federal spending.
Elon Musk has ignited political speculation after proposing the creation of a new political party to represent what he calls the “80% in the middle” of American politics. The suggestion came via a poll posted on X, just hours after a public spat with President Donald Trump over the latest congressional spending package.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) strongly endorsed President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban during a Thursday appearance on Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria. Blackburn praised the administration’s decision to restrict entry from nations deemed adversarial to the United States, including restrictions on students seeking to attend top American institutions like Harvard.
Rising country music sensation Warren Zeiders had a moment to remember this week, visiting President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The “Pretty Little Poison” singer joked with fans afterward that he “didn’t know what to do with his hands” during the official photo op, clearly humbled by the opportunity.
Former President Bill Clinton voiced concern Thursday on ABC’s “The View,” warning that the judicial system may not withstand pressure from President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Clinton responded to questions about Trump’s influence over key American institutions, saying the courts are vulnerable and may not maintain their independence.
