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Trump Plans Executive Order to Delay TikTok Ban, Pushes for Joint Venture
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order on Monday to delay the U.S. ban on TikTok, hours after the app went offline for millions of American users. Writing on Truth Social, Trump emphasized his intention to keep the platform operational while a solution is negotiated, stating, "I'm asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!" 
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order on Monday to delay the U.S. ban on TikTok, hours after the app went offline for millions of American users. Writing on Truth Social, Trump emphasized his intention to keep the platform operational while a solution is negotiated, stating, "I'm asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!" -
Hours Before TikTok Ban, Trump Says He ‘Most Likely’ Will Grant A 90-Day Extension
With a U.S. ban on TikTok looming just hours away, President-elect Donald Trump signaled he is "most likely" to grant the app a 90-day extension to avoid immediate disruption. Speaking to NBC News on Saturday, Trump said he plans to review the situation thoroughly, with an official decision expected Monday, following his inauguration. 
With a U.S. ban on TikTok looming just hours away, President-elect Donald Trump signaled he is "most likely" to grant the app a 90-day extension to avoid immediate disruption. Speaking to NBC News on Saturday, Trump said he plans to review the situation thoroughly, with an official decision expected Monday, following his inauguration. -
Trump and Xi Discuss Trade, TikTok, and Fentanyl in Pre-Inauguration Call
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he held a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, covering a wide range of issues, including trade, the TikTok ban, and the fentanyl crisis. The call comes just days before Trump's inauguration on Monday, signaling potential shifts in U.S.-China relations under his incoming administration. 
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he held a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, covering a wide range of issues, including trade, the TikTok ban, and the fentanyl crisis. The call comes just days before Trump's inauguration on Monday, signaling potential shifts in U.S.-China relations under his incoming administration. -
Biden Sets Record for Clemency, Commutes Nearly 2,500 Sentences in Final Days of Presidency
President Joe Biden announced Friday that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, further solidifying his legacy as the U.S. president who has issued the most clemency actions in history. The decision comes just days before his term ends, underscoring his commitment to addressing sentencing disparities rooted in outdated policies. 
President Joe Biden announced Friday that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, further solidifying his legacy as the U.S. president who has issued the most clemency actions in history. The decision comes just days before his term ends, underscoring his commitment to addressing sentencing disparities rooted in outdated policies. -
Biden Administration Reportedly Passes TikTok Ban Decision to Trump as Deadline Looms
President Joe Biden's administration has decided not to enforce a looming ban on TikTok, leaving its fate to incoming President Donald Trump. The popular app, owned by China-based ByteDance, faces a January 19 deadline for divestiture to a non-Chinese buyer, as mandated by a law signed by Biden last year. Without divestiture, TikTok risks being banned due to national security concerns. 
President Joe Biden's administration has decided not to enforce a looming ban on TikTok, leaving its fate to incoming President Donald Trump. The popular app, owned by China-based ByteDance, faces a January 19 deadline for divestiture to a non-Chinese buyer, as mandated by a law signed by Biden last year. Without divestiture, TikTok risks being banned due to national security concerns. -
FDA Authorizes Sale of Zyn Nicotine Pouches Amid Controversy Over Health Benefits and Youth Appeal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially authorized the sale of Zyn nicotine pouches, a significant milestone in the tobacco industry's efforts to offer alternatives to traditional smoking products. The decision, announced Thursday, follows an extensive scientific review, with regulators highlighting potential health benefits for adult smokers while facing criticism over the product's potential appeal to minors. 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially authorized the sale of Zyn nicotine pouches, a significant milestone in the tobacco industry's efforts to offer alternatives to traditional smoking products. The decision, announced Thursday, follows an extensive scientific review, with regulators highlighting potential health benefits for adult smokers while facing criticism over the product's potential appeal to minors. -
Blinken Faces Fiery Criticism During Final Press Conference Over Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference took an unexpected turn Thursday when journalists launched sharp criticism over his handling of the 15-month-long Gaza conflict. The chaos unfolded shortly after Blinken announced a tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, scheduled to begin Sunday. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference took an unexpected turn Thursday when journalists launched sharp criticism over his handling of the 15-month-long Gaza conflict. The chaos unfolded shortly after Blinken announced a tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, scheduled to begin Sunday. -
Kamala Harris Faces Backlash for Telling Wildfire Victims to 'Be Patient' Amidst Devastating LA Fires
Vice President Kamala Harris faced a wave of criticism after delivering remarks during a White House briefing on the ongoing wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County. The fires have claimed at least 25 lives, destroyed over 10,000 structures, and scorched more than 27,000 acres, according to local officials. Harris' comments, which urged Californians to remain patient during the crisis, were derided on social media and by public figures as confusing and out of touch. 
Vice President Kamala Harris faced a wave of criticism after delivering remarks during a White House briefing on the ongoing wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County. The fires have claimed at least 25 lives, destroyed over 10,000 structures, and scorched more than 27,000 acres, according to local officials. Harris' comments, which urged Californians to remain patient during the crisis, were derided on social media and by public figures as confusing and out of touch. -
Supreme Court Examines Texas Age-Verification Law for Online Pornography in Free Speech Clash
The U.S. Supreme Court engaged in a contentious debate Wednesday over a Texas law requiring age verification for online pornography, raising critical questions about the balance between First Amendment protections and efforts to shield children from harmful content. The justices appeared divided, with some expressing support for the state's measures while others questioned the broader implications for free speech. 
The U.S. Supreme Court engaged in a contentious debate Wednesday over a Texas law requiring age verification for online pornography, raising critical questions about the balance between First Amendment protections and efforts to shield children from harmful content. The justices appeared divided, with some expressing support for the state's measures while others questioned the broader implications for free speech. -
House Approves Ban on Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports Amid Sharp Divisions
The House of Representatives approved a Republican-backed measure on Tuesday that seeks to ban transgender girls and women from participating in school sports teams that align with their gender identity. The vote on the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act" fell largely along party lines, passing 218-206, with two Texas Democrats, Reps. Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez, joining all Republicans in favor. One Democrat, Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina, voted "present." 
The House of Representatives approved a Republican-backed measure on Tuesday that seeks to ban transgender girls and women from participating in school sports teams that align with their gender identity. The vote on the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act" fell largely along party lines, passing 218-206, with two Texas Democrats, Reps. Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez, joining all Republicans in favor. One Democrat, Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina, voted "present."
