Browsing: Donald Trump

Elon Musk has broken publicly with Donald Trump, slamming the president’s flagship tax and spending bill as a “disgusting abomination.” The legislation—dubbed the “big beautiful bill” by Trump—includes massive tax breaks, soaring defence spending, and a controversial hike in the debt ceiling. It passed the House last month and is now being debated in the Senate.

The UK has been temporarily spared from a steep hike in US steel and aluminium tariffs, following a new executive order signed by former President Donald Trump. While tariffs on other countries doubled from 25% to 50% starting Wednesday, the UK will remain at 25%—for now.

Elon Musk condemned Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill as a “disgusting abomination,” criticising its multi-trillion-dollar tax breaks.

A four-year-old girl, Sofia, diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, has been granted a year’s reprieve from deportation due to the risk of death if her treatment is interrupted.

Cliff Notes – US trade court blocks Donald Trump | US News A US trade court has blocked Donald Trump’s…

Cliff Notes – A new deal is imminent between US and Iran New Deal: A new deal is imminent between…

On January 23, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Act, enabling government seizure of private property for public use, with fair compensation stipulated in specific circumstances.

Wannie Scribante, a South African farmer, expressed elation at President Trump’s questioning of President Ramaphosa regarding targeted killings of white farmers, despite not believing claims of “white genocide.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, defending the Trump administration’s foreign policies amidst criticism from Democratic senators regarding issues such as budget cuts to foreign assistance and the refugee admissions program.

During a White House meeting, Donald Trump presented a video claiming evidence of “genocide” against white farmers in South Africa, which left President Cyril Ramaphosa mostly expressionless.