The president wrote on Truth Social, “appreciate the TikTok approval,” after a call with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping. But he also suggested the deal and other issues were still in progress.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Why the Media Industry Is Bracing for More Blowback
Jimmy Kimmel remains off the air. But President Trump, the chair of the F.C.C. and local TV companies are likely to keep up pressure on broadcasters.
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What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Says About the Trump Administration’s Crackdown Against Mainstream Media
ABC’s decision to “indefinitely” suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show illuminates the administration’s efficacy so far.
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Removal of Fed Governor
President Trump had pressed to fire Lisa Cook before the central bank’s meeting, where the board voted to cut interest rates.
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IRS Official Sues Agency, Accusing It of Leaking Private Data to Fox News and Others
Holly Paz was among officials scrutinizing tax shelters before she was placed on leave and Fox News reported she had been fired.
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Fed Faces No Good Options as Labor Market Wobbles While Inflation Firms
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after restarting cuts on Wednesday, amid mixed economic signals and a relentless White House pressure campaign.
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Russia, China and Iran Use Kirk’s Murder to Stoke Conspiracy Theories and Division
State media and online trolls have seized on the assassination to score geopolitical points against the United States, according to a new report.
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Fed Cuts Rates for First Time This Year
The Federal Reserve lowered rates by a quarter point, but one governor voted for a bigger cut. Balancing persistent inflation and a weaker labor market was “a challenging situation,” the central bank chair said.
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Top Bessent Aide, Daniel Katz, Expected to Be Tapped as No. 2 at I.M.F.
The appointment would come as the Trump administration has called for sweeping reforms at the global economic institution.