Oracle’s Role in TikTok’s Future Gets Capitol Hill Scrutiny
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Oracle’s Role in TikTok’s Future Gets Capitol Hill Scrutiny

Top congressional aides met with Oracle on Tuesday to talk about TikTok, which faces a ban in the United States unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner by early April.
Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission
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Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission

The decision to fire the two members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a legal challenge.
Tesla Wins California Permit to Begin Offering Rides
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Tesla Wins California Permit to Begin Offering Rides

The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.