In response to Trump's criticism of his newly-launched America Party, tech mogul Elon Musk cites a quote from Frank Herbert's book, Dune, and declares that his party is the solution to the current political duopoly in the United States. Musk has been vocal about his opposition to Trump's economic policies, specifically the newly-signed tax and spending bill. The tension between the two has escalated with Trump threatening to deport Musk and reduce government contracts for his companies. However, Musk remains determined to make a difference through the influence of the America Party in key Senate and House races.
Outrage and scrutiny surround a report from the Justice Department and FBI stating that Jeffrey Epstein did not have a "client list" and likely took his own life in prison. Billionaire Elon Musk publicly voiced frustrations with the Trump administration's lack of action against those involved in Epstein's child sex trafficking crimes. Trump's supporters are demanding answers and questioning if top officials are being deceitful about the case.
Recently released CCTV footage sheds light on Jeffrey Epstein's final moments in his prison cell before his alleged suicide. The video shows the disgraced billionaire being escorted to his cell by a guard in an orange jumpsuit, about 11 hours before his death. Investigations by the FBI and US DoJ have concluded that Epstein died by suicide and there is no evidence of him possessing a "client list" to blackmail powerful figures. However, conspiracy theorists continue to allege that Epstein was murdered. The newly disclosed footage captures the last known interactions in the vicinity of Epstein's cell, further fueling public interest in the controversial case.
The FBI has officially concluded its investigation into Prince Andrew's connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after a comprehensive review ordered by the Department of Justice. Victims of Epstein have expressed anger and disappointment over the decision, as they were hoping for justice and accountability for the years of abuse they suffered. However, officials maintain that there is no evidence to suggest any wrongdoing on the part of any third parties, including Prince Andrew, and are set to release CCTV footage of Epstein's final days in custody to dispel any conspiracy theories surrounding his death.
The Department of Justice has released a detailed report on the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, confirming that he died by suicide and dismissing theories of foul play or a secret "client list" of powerful individuals allegedly involved in illegal activities. The investigation found no evidence to support these claims, debunking popular conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's death. This new evidence addresses long-standing speculation and challenges narratives about Epstein's death, shedding light on the truth behind this high-profile case.
The official Twitter account of Reuters, a renowned international news agency, was temporarily blocked in India on July 5. This led to speculations about the reasons behind the move, but the Indian government clarified that it had not requested for the account to be withheld. After the government's intervention, the account was restored, bringing an end to the controversy.
US President Donald Trump reacted to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's announcement of the formation of a third political party called "America Party". Trump called it "ridiculous" and stated that it would only add to the confusion in the already existing two-party system. Musk's party is a response to Trump's recent tax cut and spending bill, which he believes will lead to more debt for the country.
BJP minister Ashish Shelar sparked controversy with his statement comparing recent incidents of attacks on non-Marathi speaking migrants in Mumbai to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir. The remark caused outrage, with Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray calling it a display of malice and poison towards Maharashtra. The BJP leader also accused Uddhav Thackeray of forming an opportunistic alliance with his cousin Raj Thackeray, while claiming that the BJP will protect the interests of both Marathi speakers and Hindus through development politics, not hatred.
The war against the imposition of Hindi in Tamil Nadu has gained momentum and support from the people of Maharashtra, where Chief Minister M K Stalin claims it is now raging like a whirlwind. The BJP, which faced backlash for their proposal to introduce Hindi as a third language in Tamil Nadu schools, has retreated for the second time out of fear for popular uprising in Maharashtra. The estranged Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, came together after 20 years to celebrate the withdrawal of the proposal at a victory rally in Mumbai. Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, who is also the president of DMK, praised Uddhav Thackeray's leadership and questioned the Centre's decision to impose Hindi and Sanskrit in the name of the three-language policy, stating that it goes against India's plural culture.
In a case regarding the ban on hijab in educational institutions of Karnataka, Supreme Court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia declared that while discipline is necessary in schools, it should not come at the cost of freedom and dignity. Despite a split verdict, Justice Dhulia rejected the comparison of a school with a military camp and emphasized that public places have certain limitations, but the case did not warrant restrictions on fundamental rights inside a classroom. He stated that the facts of the case do not justify the ban on hijab, as schools are not required to have the same level of discipline as a military camp.