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Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Steve Bannon reveals the jaw-dropping hypocrisy of Elon Musk's attacks on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Steve Bannon continued his feud with Elon Musk, slamming the hypocrisy of the former 'First Buddy' for trashing the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' and threatening to launch a third party. The long-time Trump ally has been suspicious of Musk's place in Trump's orbit, referring to him as a 'parasitic illegal immigrant' while the Tesla CEO has called Bannon 'a criminal.' As Musk continues to make threats against Trump's prized spending bill, Bannon ripped into the SpaceX leader on his show Monday, even suggesting Musk's beloved Department of Government Efficiency was worthless. 'Elon Musk is out and, it's not that I told you this was going to happen, but he's out lighting up the president and lighting up MAGA and claiming it's time for a third party,' Bannon said. Bannon also reacted to Musk describing the Democrats and Republicans as unified as the 'Porky Pig Party' that controls the government, using the bill as an example, before having a crack at DOGE. 'And this is what galls me about this. This was the guy that told the president he was going to cut two trillion dollars of waste, fraud, and abuse, but then he backed it off to one trillion. And this was on an annual basis. This wasn't over 10 years,' Bannon said. He derided 'fanboys' who claimed Musk got over $160billion of waste cut, but says 'we haven't seen' it. 'What we do have is a $9 billion rescission. And all of that is programmatic. I haven't seen anything specifically about fraud and abuse put forward from the Pentagon or anywhere.' Musk's latest promise could throw a major wrench into Trump's governance plans for his second term. The X CEO once more sounded off against the president's signature budget bill currently making its way through Congress. 'If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day,' Musk pledged in a post on X Monday evening. 'Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a Voice,' he added. A few hours before his new pledge to primary Republicans, Musk called out their refusal to pass legislation that he sees as sufficiently conservative via a post on X Monday afternoon, as senators voted on various amendments to Trump's budget package. A full Senate vote on the budget bill is expected either late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning, as President Trump has been pushing Congress to get it to his desk by July 4th. The Senate version of Trump's bill is estimated to add between 3.3 billion and 4.5 billion to the national debt. 'It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record Five Trillion Dollars that we live in a one-party country – the Porky Pig Party!!' Musk wrote on X. Elon Musk via X Elon Musk via X Elon Musk via X 'Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people,' Musk added. A few minutes later, Musk also called out several House Republicans who are a part of the conservative 'Freedom Caucus,' for their votes to pass the House version of the bill. 'How can you call yourself the Freedom Caucus if you vote for a Debt Slavery bill with the biggest debt ceiling increase in history? @RepAndyHarrisMD @chiproytx,' Musk wrote, addressing the two GOP lawmakers directly. Musk then escalated his attacks further, pledging to oust Republicans from Congress who vote for the bill. He said that any GOP lawmakers who 'campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history' while adding they 'should hang their head in shame!' Musk, the world's richest man now worth over $400 billion, founded the AmericaPAC super pac in 2024. AmericaPAC raised over $260 million last year, and spent it in support of Republicans, many of whom ran in swing districts. Over $88 million went to directly supporting Trump. Musk was rewarded handsomely for his efforts, and spent nearly four months in Trump's White House as a 'special government employee' leading the Department of Government efficiency (DOGE). In that role, he pinpointed many areas where the federal government could make budget cuts, but in Musk's eyes much of that work will be for nothing if the government doesn't curb its record high spending levels. Some libertarian-minded Republicans have previously taken Musk's side in the GOP budget fight. New additions to the the national debt were have been a non-starter for the likes of Kentucky Republican Rand Paul, who notes that he does want to see the 2017 tax cuts made permanent. Paul also described the current $5 trillion in new debt that the budget bill would add as 'Biden spending levels.' 'This will be the largest increase in the debt ceiling ever in our history. We've never raised the debt ceiling without meeting the target. You can say it doesn't directly add to the debt but if you reach the ceiling you'll meet that. We won't discuss it for a year or two. I think it is a terrible idea to do this' Paul told Fox News earlier in June. Paul has also contrasted the pending package with the funds anticipated to be saved by spending cuts pushed for by DOGE. 'That's more than all the DOGE cuts that we found so far. So, the increase in spending put into this bill exceeds the DOGE cuts. When you look just at the border wall, they have $46.5 billion for the border wall,' Paul said on Face the Nation earlier this month. Utah GOP Senator Mike Lee is another Senate Republican who hasn't fully supported President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' of a spending package which is currently being voted on in the U.S. Senate after being passed by the House of Representatives back in May. Lee and Musk previously joined forces to describe the bill as 'debt slavery' in a back and forth exchange on X.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tejashwi ducks as drone crashes into podium at Patna rally
RJD leader and former cricketer Tejashwi Yadav showcased his quick reflexes when he ducked to avoid being hit by a drone which crashed into his podium during a rally at Patna on Sunday (June 29, 2025). The incident took place when the former Deputy Chief Minister was addressing the 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution' rally at the historical Gandhi Maidan in Patna. VIDEO | Patna: While addressing 'Waqf Bachao, Samvidhan Bachao Sammelan' at Gandhi Maidan, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) narrowly escapes injury as a drone crashes into the podium. (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos - — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 29, 2025 Speaking to PTI, Patna SP (Central), Diksha said, "We are looking into the incident. It was a restricted area, and such an object should not have landed there. The police team was busy managing the crowd when the rally was underway. But the matter will definitely be investigated thoroughly."
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business Standard
Elephants run amok during Ahmedabad Rath Yatra, chaos erupts among devotees
Rath Yatra 2025: Panic erupted during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad on Thursday after a group of elephants participating in the grand procession lost control and trampled several people. A video shared by the news agency PTI shows the terrifying moment when chaos broke out. The footage captures devotees fleeing through narrow lanes as mahouts desperately try to control the panicked elephants. One elephant is seen charging directly at the crowd, forcing people to scatter in all directions. Chaos During Rath Yatra 2025, Watch the Video here VIDEO | Gujarat: Chaos erupted during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad as elephants went out of control and trampled people. Further details awaited. (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos - — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 27, 2025 The incident occurred around 10:15 am on Friday in the congested Khadia area, where the Rath Yatra was making its way through packed lanes. According to The Indian Express, at least two people were injured during the commotion. Officials told the publication that the disturbance began when a decorated elephant suddenly broke away from the procession and ran in the opposite direction. One or two more elephants also veered off route, adding to the panic among devotees. The Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad is known for its elaborate scale, featuring 18 decorated elephants, around 100 trucks, devotional music troupes (bhajan mandlis), and 30 akhadas. The 16-kilometre procession route is lined with lakhs of devotees each year. This year's Yatra included trucks transformed into thematic tableaux, showcasing diverse cultural and religious elements. Rath Yatra: AI-powered surveillance deployed for crowd control With an estimated 14 to 15 lakh people attending, authorities have deployed nearly 23,800 security personnel across the city. For the first time, an AI-powered surveillance system has been introduced to monitor crowd movement in real-time and prevent stampede-like situations, according to an official statement. The new system is part of heightened security efforts to ensure a smooth and safe viewing experience for devotees witnessing the annual procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
Scotsman
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Pride: 10 best photos from Edinburgh's first ever Pride march in 1995, 30 years ago
June 17, 1995 was a real landmark occasion, as it was the day Scotland's capital conquered prejudice with a resounding display of Pride, as more than 3,000 people triumphantly marched together from Broughton Street to the Meadows via Princes Street. Fast forward to today, and the longest-running LGBTQIA+ celebration in Scotland has grown massively since 1995. This year's event is a weekend-long affair, which includes the annual march through the streets of Edinburgh on Saturday, June 21. As thousands of people gather to celebrate diversity, we look back to that first ever Pride march in the city. Take a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to 1995 – and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go. 1 . Remembering Edinburgh's first ever Pride march Browse our gallery to see 10 of the best photos from Edinburgh's first ever Pride march in 1995. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 2 . Pride Scotland 1995 The march took place in Edinburgh in June 1995. Photo: Tina Norris Photo Sales 3 . The Mound A huge crowd make their way up the Mound to show their support. Photo: Equality Network Photo Sales 4 . All bar nun The inclusive event saw thousands take to the streets in an effort to conquer the prejudices felt by the LGBT community. Photo: TINA NORRIS Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghScotland
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First Post
18-06-2025
- Business
- First Post
PM Modi holds talks with Croatian PM Plenković in Zagreb, signs key agreements
Croatia is the last leg of his three-nation tour, including Cyprus and Canada, where he attended the 51st G7 Summit. read more Both countries signed agreements in the presence of PM Modi and Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic in Zagreb. Image/X/@MEAIndia Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic in Zagreb on Wednesday, the first-ever visit by an Indian prime minister to the country. The two leaders oversaw the signing of multiple agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival, with Plenkovic accompanying him during the reception. VIDEO | India and Croatia sign agreements in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) and Croatian Prime Minister, Andrej Plenković (@AndrejPlenkovic), in Zagreb. (Source: Third Party)#Croatia — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 18, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Croatia marks the final stop of Modi's three-nation tour, which included visits to Cyprus and Canada, where he attended the 51st G7 Summit. 'In Zagreb, I interacted with some members of the Indian community, who accorded me an unforgettable welcome. There is immense enthusiasm among the Indian community here about this visit and its impact in making the bond between our nations stronger than ever before!' he added. 'A welcome to remember in Zagreb, full of warmth and affection! Here are the highlights,' PM Modi Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora here on Wednesday as he arrived at a hotel in Zagreb, Croatia, marking the final stop of his three-nation tour. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, marking an important milestone in the bilateral relationship, with the visit opening new avenues for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The visit to Croatia will also underscore India's commitment to further strengthening its engagement with partners in the European Union. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Before departing for Croatia, PM Modi described his visit to Canada as 'productive' and said the G7 Summit witnessed fruitful discussions on diverse global issues. 'Concluding a productive Canada visit. Thankful to the Canadian people and Government for hosting a successful G7 Summit, which witnessed fruitful discussions on diverse global issues. We remain committed to furthering global peace, prosperity and sustainability,' PM Modi said in a post on X. PM Modi participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis and addressed a Session on 'Energy Security: diversification, technology and infrastructure to ensure access and affordability in a changing world'. With inputs from agencies
