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Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Paving Way for Uncertain Future in the U.S.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law mandating TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the app or face a nationwide ban. The decision, which takes effect on Sunday, solidifies a contentious legal and political battle over the popular platform's presence in the United States, impacting its estimated 170 million American users. The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law mandating TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest from the app or face a nationwide ban. The decision, which takes effect on Sunday, solidifies a contentious legal and political battle over the popular platform's presence in the United States, impacting its estimated 170 million American users. -
Rudy Giuliani Settles with Georgia Election Workers, Retains Properties and Memorabilia
Rudy Giuliani, the embattled former New York City mayor and ex-attorney to former President Donald Trump, has reached a settlement with two Georgia election workers who successfully sued him for defamation. The resolution allows Giuliani to keep key properties, including his Florida condominium and New York apartment, as well as personal items like World Series rings, in exchange for undisclosed compensation and a commitment not to defame the plaintiffs further. Rudy Giuliani, the embattled former New York City mayor and ex-attorney to former President Donald Trump, has reached a settlement with two Georgia election workers who successfully sued him for defamation. The resolution allows Giuliani to keep key properties, including his Florida condominium and New York apartment, as well as personal items like World Series rings, in exchange for undisclosed compensation and a commitment not to defame the plaintiffs further. -
Melania Trump Criticizes Obamas Over 'Challenging' 2017 Transition as Michelle Skips Second Inauguration
As the Trumps prepare to return to the White House, incoming First Lady Melania Trump has taken a pointed jab at the Obamas, accusing the former first family of withholding critical information during Donald Trump's initial transition to the presidency in 2017. Her remarks come as Michelle Obama confirmed she will not attend Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, citing her long-standing criticism of the president. As the Trumps prepare to return to the White House, incoming First Lady Melania Trump has taken a pointed jab at the Obamas, accusing the former first family of withholding critical information during Donald Trump's initial transition to the presidency in 2017. Her remarks come as Michelle Obama confirmed she will not attend Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, citing her long-standing criticism of the president. -
Biden Administration Weighs Delay to TikTok Ban Ahead of Sunday Deadline
The Biden administration is actively exploring measures to ensure that TikTok remains accessible to American users ahead of a scheduled nationwide ban this Sunday. The impending prohibition has raised concerns among policymakers, tech advocates, and millions of app users who rely on the platform for communication and content sharing. The Biden administration is actively exploring measures to ensure that TikTok remains accessible to American users ahead of a scheduled nationwide ban this Sunday. The impending prohibition has raised concerns among policymakers, tech advocates, and millions of app users who rely on the platform for communication and content sharing. -
Trump Weighs Options to Preserve TikTok Amid Looming Ban
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring measures to prevent a nationwide ban on TikTok, signaling a stark reversal from his earlier stance on the popular Chinese-owned video app. The move comes as the platform faces a potential shutdown on January 19 under a federal law requiring its parent company, ByteDance, to divest TikTok due to national security concerns. President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring measures to prevent a nationwide ban on TikTok, signaling a stark reversal from his earlier stance on the popular Chinese-owned video app. The move comes as the platform faces a potential shutdown on January 19 under a federal law requiring its parent company, ByteDance, to divest TikTok due to national security concerns. -
Pam Bondi Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Loyalty to Trump in Attorney General Confirmation Hearing
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, faced pointed questions from Senate Democrats on Wednesday about her loyalty to Trump and her potential to reshape the Justice Department. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and a longtime ally of Trump, is undergoing a two-day confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, faced pointed questions from Senate Democrats on Wednesday about her loyalty to Trump and her potential to reshape the Justice Department. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and a longtime ally of Trump, is undergoing a two-day confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. -
Biden Decision to Delist Cuba from Terror List Faces GOP Backlash Ahead of Trump Term
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday its decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move poised to reshape U.S.-Cuba relations in the waning days of President Biden's term. The decision has provoked sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers, signaling a potential reversal under the incoming Trump administration. The Biden administration announced on Tuesday its decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move poised to reshape U.S.-Cuba relations in the waning days of President Biden's term. The decision has provoked sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers, signaling a potential reversal under the incoming Trump administration. -
Pete Hegseth Faces Intense Scrutiny in Contentious Senate Hearing for Pentagon Role
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced pointed questions and sharp criticism during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on Tuesday. The session highlighted concerns over his qualifications, past conduct, and controversial views, setting the stage for a contentious confirmation process. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced pointed questions and sharp criticism during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on Tuesday. The session highlighted concerns over his qualifications, past conduct, and controversial views, setting the stage for a contentious confirmation process. -
Melania Trump Details Plans to Split Time Between White House, NYC, and Mar-a-Lago During Second Term
Melania Trump revealed her plans for her second stint as First Lady, indicating that she will divide her time between the White House, New York City, and the Trump family's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Speaking on Fox & Friends Monday, the former First Lady emphasized her commitment to family and her role as First Lady, balancing these responsibilities with her personal life. Melania Trump revealed her plans for her second stint as First Lady, indicating that she will divide her time between the White House, New York City, and the Trump family's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Speaking on Fox & Friends Monday, the former First Lady emphasized her commitment to family and her role as First Lady, balancing these responsibilities with her personal life. -
Newsom Warns LA Wildfires Could Be Worst Natural Disaster in U.S. History Amid Rebuilding Plans
California Governor Gavin Newsom described the recent Los Angeles wildfires as potentially one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, citing the unprecedented scale of destruction and the financial toll. Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Newsom emphasized the magnitude of the fires, which have claimed at least 16 lives, destroyed thousands of structures, and caused billions of dollars in damages. California Governor Gavin Newsom described the recent Los Angeles wildfires as potentially one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, citing the unprecedented scale of destruction and the financial toll. Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Newsom emphasized the magnitude of the fires, which have claimed at least 16 lives, destroyed thousands of structures, and caused billions of dollars in damages.