‘Powerful tool’ for China: Government defends pending TikTok ban
In oral arguments before the Supreme Court Friday, lawyers for the Biden administration reiterated their argument that TikTok’s Chinese ownership poses a ‘grave’ national security risk for American users. U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar cited risks that China could weaponize the
Trump faces influence test at Mar-a-Lago with warring House GOP factions: ‘How do we move forward?’
President-elect Donald Trump’s winter White House is hosting a parade of House Republicans this weekend, all of whom are hoping that getting the incoming commander in chief’s ear will help an ideologically diverse group of lawmakers get on the same
Donald Trump sentenced with no penalty in New York criminal trial, as judge wishes him ‘Godspeed’ in 2nd term
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge Friday after being found guilty on charges of falsifying business records stemming from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s yearslong investigation. The president-elect attended his sentencing virtually after fighting to block the process
TikTok makes its case to skeptical justices: ‘No valid interest’ in ‘preventing propaganda’
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Friday morning over whether the social media platform TikTok should be required to divest from its Chinese-owned parent company or be banned in the U.S., in a highly watched case that pits concerns over
Taiwan FM hails importance of US relationship, says group visits ‘contribute to peace and stability’
The United States should increase and promote both official and unofficial contacts with Taiwan’s government and the Taiwanese military during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, regardless of the inevitable Beijing response of ‘anger’ and ‘hurt feelings,’ analysts say. Exchanges between U.S. officials, scholars,
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood’s friendship with President Carter spanned years: ‘They’ve inspired us’
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood paid their respects to former President Carter and honored their friendship with the American leader Thursday. Brooks and Yearwood dressed in all black while singing John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ at the end of Carter’s funeral at Washington
Trump’s victory could give boost to Brazil’s Bolsonaro’s re-election hopes amid court ban on him running
President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in November’s election has given hope to Brazil’s former leader Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently barred from running for public office until 2030 due to a ruling by Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court. Known as the ‘Trump of
Appeals court will not block partial release of special counsel Jack Smith’s Trump report
A federal appeals court rejected a bid to block the release of a portion of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report detailing his investigation and prosecution of President-elect Trump’s alleged 2020 election interference and alleged improper retention of classified records. The U.S.
Trump names latest Cabinet picks as Jan. 20 inauguration nears
President-elect Trump announced a series of Cabinet picks as his Jan. 20 inauguration nears and Senate confirmation begins. Trump nominated former Fox News contributor Leo Terrell, a civil rights attorney, as senior counsel to the assistant attorney general for civil rights
Trump says he respects Supreme Court’s decision to deny his request to stop sentencing, vows to appeal
President-elect Donald Trump said he respects the Supreme Court’s decision to deny his request to stop his sentencing in New York v. Trump from moving forward, but said Thursday night he will appeal, while stressing that ‘lawfare’ has been an