The Trump-Musk feud escalated throughout the day into personal territory, with Trump declaring Musk had "lost his mind" and refusing to speak with him. Morning coverage focused on Musk backing impeachment calls and threatening to release "the really big bomb" about Epstein files allegedly containing Trump's name. By afternoon, Trump announced he was considering selling his Tesla stock while supporters urged him to seize SpaceX over claims Musk threatened to strand NASA astronauts.
Russia offered Musk political asylum following his falling out with Trump, as the dispute moved beyond policy disagreements into accusations about Epstein connections and topless girls at parties.
Scottish Labour delivered an upset victory over the SNP in a Holyrood by-election, with Reform UK coming third despite campaign efforts. Human remains were found in the search for Phoebe Bishop after her housemates were charged with murder. The Madeleine McCann investigation continued with Portuguese police completing their dig while the prime suspect reportedly gloated that authorities would never convict him without a body.