The German media landscape on July 5th was largely framed by evolving US politics, culminating in Elon Musk's announcement of forming his own "America Party" in the evening, intensifying his conflict with Donald Trump. This followed earlier reports analyzing Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and his tariff policies. Domestically, migration remained a key focus, with reports highlighting a significant decrease in asylum applications and Germany no longer being the top recipient. Concurrently, the ongoing "mask affair" saw a notable development with an internal document potentially exonerating Jens Spahn. Discussions also centered on the AfD's strategic attempts to appear moderate while sending harsh messages, alongside broader debates on European rearmament and the Bundeswehr's internal challenges.