Fox News Politics Newsletter Highlights Major ‘Big, Beautiful’ Feud Shaking Up the Airwaves

The ongoing feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump escalated on Thursday, with the tech billionaire issuing a pointed response to the president’s recent criticisms regarding the administration’s much-discussed "Big, Beautiful Bill." Using his social media platform X, Musk asserted, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate. Such ingratitude." This comment came after Trump expressed disappointment over Musk’s vocal opposition to key provisions of the bill, particularly those pertaining to electric vehicle (EV) incentives.

From the Oval Office, President Trump told reporters he was surprised by Musk’s stance, stating that Musk had previously voiced no objections to the legislation. According to Trump, the contentious relationship only emerged as EV-related incentives faced potential cuts amid legislative negotiations. The president emphasized that, "Musk knew what was in the bill and had no problem with it until the EV incentives had to be cut," hinting at political maneuvering behind the scenes as the bill moves through Congress.

Meanwhile, the White House faces pressure on multiple fronts beyond the Musk dispute. A federal judge ordered the administration to restore funding to a Clinton-era agency that had seen major cutbacks, spotlighting tensions over domestic funding priorities. In another legal development, the Trump administration complied with a judge’s order to return a deported migrant from Guatemala, underscoring significant judicial oversight in immigration policy enforcement.

On Capitol Hill, Republicans from blue states are warning of a possible rebellion should the Senate alter a key tax provision in the "Big, Beautiful Bill," exposing internal fractures within the party over fiscal policy. As debates intensify, lawmakers are also addressing concerns over Chinese acquisitions of American farmland, with bipartisan cooperation emerging to counter foreign influence in U.S. agriculture.

Other flashpoints include ICE setting new arrest records under revised immigration directives, and authorities responding to protests sparked by rumors of an ICE raid in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security condemned remarks by Boston’s mayor comparing ICE agents to neo-Nazis, labeling them "sickening."

In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with an Ohio woman in a discrimination case, further shaping the national conversation around civil rights. At the same time, the administration is facing scrutiny for its financial transparency and ethics practices after demands for further disclosures from congressional Democrats.

As the legislative battle over the "Big, Beautiful Bill" continues, observers note the high stakes—not just for the Trump administration and its public disputes with influential figures like Musk, but for lawmakers and agencies grappling with divisive issues from immigration to economic reforms. With political tensions running high, the coming weeks are expected to be critical for the administration’s legislative agenda and for the broader landscape of U.S. politics.