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Elon Musk is exporting MAGA civil war to the UK, claiming Nigel Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” to lead the Reform Party.
This weekend, Musk declared on X that Britain’s Reform Party “needs a new leader,” lashing out on the right-wing leader. Farage quickly replied: “Well, that’s a surprise! Elon is an extraordinary person, but I’m afraid I disagree on this point.
The split appears to stem from Farage’s refusal to join Musk in calling for the release of jailed far-right political activist Tommy Robinson.
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday evening for an informal visit to Mar-a-Lago.
Trump praised Meloni to reporters as they stood outside his estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
“I am here with a fantastic woman, the Prime Minister of Italy,” he said. “She’s really taken Europe and everyone else by storm, and we’re having dinner tonight.”
Trump also wants one reconciliation package somewhat than GOP leadership’s two-bill strategy, as re-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly told Republicans on Saturday, meaning the president-elect may already be testing his party’s unity.
Chuck Schumer denies his party “misled Americans about Biden’s decline.”
Chuck Schumer denied on Sunday that his party misled the general public in regards to the extent of Joe Biden’s decline, after presidential insiders told the press that the lame-duck president still believes he could win the 2024 election.
The leader of the Democratic caucus within the Senate, currently a minority within the upper house, met with NBC representatives and in an interview on Sunday talked in regards to the legacy of the incumbent president.
John BowdenJanuary 5, 2025 18:00
MAGA – the world in collapse after George Soros awarded the Medal of Freedom
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon called on the brand new Trump administration to revoke the medal, the country’s highest civilian honor.
“Send a team to track down Soros and collect the medal,” Bannon said on his podcast. “It is a disgrace that such a demonic individual – who is doing everything in his power to destroy this country, to mock this constitutional republic that he hates and has dedicated his life to destroying – that we are presenting him with the highest civilian honor that we have ever given.” will be given.”
Josh MarcusJanuary 5, 2025 17:30
Trump has two years to cause real chaos and damage, and only these people will give you the chance to stop him
After being elected president of the United States for a second time in November, Donald Trump’s announcements regarding his nominations for leadership positions in his various government departments have caused greater than a number of eye rolls in America.
And with just a number of weeks left, persons are preparing for the potential chaos that the brand new staff could cause.
Alex HannafordJanuary 5, 2025 17:00
Elon Musk says Reform needs a brand new leader and Nigel Farage “doesn’t have what it takes”
Archie Mitchell and David MaddoxJanuary 5, 2025 4:30 p.m
Biden is ready to deliver two final speeches as he looks to secure his legacy before Trump returns
A report says President Joe Biden plans to deliver two closing remarks in a bid to highlight his legacy before he leaves office and makes way for President-elect Donald Trump.
His first speech, which Biden plans to deliver after coming back from Italy on January 12, will likely be devoted to foreign policy, NBC News reported. His second and final address as president will likely be a farewell address wherein he’ll reflect on his greater than 50 years of public service.
Sources say that not one of the speeches have been fully drafted, but a general outline has been established.
Katie HawkinsonJanuary 5, 2025 4:00 p.m
Donald Trump returns to the White House. Unlike most in his shoes, the animal doesn’t go along with him
When President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s belongings are quickly faraway from the White House during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, one thing that may leave with them will almost definitely not get replaced – the White House pet.
Unlike the official residence of the British Prime Minister, there isn’t any “chief executive” within the Executive Office of the President who exercises this function from administration to administration.
Andrzej FeinbergJanuary 5, 2025 15:30
Demographics of the 119th Congress
Republicans now control each houses. But what is the demographic makeup of Congress?
Although only 58 percent of the final population is white, data shows that 84 percent of senators and 72 percent of House representatives in the brand new Congress are white. WDSU.
Just 7 percent of the Senate and eight percent of the House are Latino – though Latinos make up almost 20 percent of the U.S. population.
Only 5 percent of senators and 12 percent of representatives are black within the 119th Congress, while black Americans make up almost 14 percent of the population.
The outlet also broke down demographics by party.
Nearly all – 92 percent – of Republican members of Congress are white; that is compared to the 56 percent of Democrats in Congress who’re white.
Kelly RissmanJanuary 5, 2025 15:00
Donald Trump met with the Prime Minister of Italy
On Saturday evening, President-elect Donald Trump met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for a casual visit to his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Trump praised Meloni, saying she “took Europe by storm.”
“I am here with a fantastic woman, the Prime Minister of Italy,” he said. “She’s really taken Europe and everyone else by storm, and we’re having dinner tonight.”
Katie HawkinsonJanuary 5, 2025 14:49
Farage distances himself from Tommy Robinson after Elon Musk supports the far-right activist
The Reform UK leader said Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, “is not what we need” as his party seeks to challenge Labor within the upcoming election.
Farage praised Musk, reportedly considering a multimillion-dollar donation to his party, calling him a “hero figure, especially for the youth.”
Archie MitchellJanuary 5, 2025 14:00
Michael J. Fox cheered from the White House as he advanced to accept the Medal of Freedom from Biden
Cheers erupted from the East Room of the White House on Saturday as actor and activist Michael J. Fox took the stage to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden.
Fox is certainly one of 19 people, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Bono, who will receive the award, the nation’s highest civilian honor, on Saturday.
“You defend America’s values, even when they are under attack,” Biden told the winners. “Together you are leaving an incredible mark on our country with insight and influence that can be felt around the world.”
Andrew Feinberg and Josh MarcusJanuary 5, 2025 12:30
