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TikTok finalizes deal, creates US venture

TikTok said Thursday that it has established a new U.S. venture as part of an agreement to allow the popular social media platform to continue operating in the U.S. The deal brings to a close a lengthy saga for the app, which faced a ban if it failed to divest from its Chinese

Paris Hilton pushes for passage of Defiance Act

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Paris Hilton pushes for passage of Defiance Act The former reality TV star called on the House to pass a bill that would give victims of deepfake pornography the right to sue individuals who produce and share the content, citing

Trump addresses bruise on hand seen at Davos

President Trump on Thursday addressed bruising on his hand seen at an event earlier in the day. saying he “clipped” it on a table and attributing being easily bruised to the side effects of taking aspirin daily for his heart condition. “I’m very good,” Trump said when a

House bid to boost E15 gas is thwarted — for now

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House bid to boost E15 gas is thwarted — for now The House on Thursday rebuffed — at least for now — efforts to allow for more ethanol in gasoline year-round as Midwestern lawmakers pushed for more use of the

US officially leaves World Health Organization

After nearly 80 years of membership, the U.S. is officially no longer part of the World Health Organization (WHO). President Trump initiated the removal process in an executive order on Jan. 20, 2025, the first day of his second term. He cited the organization’s alleged

Snapchat launches new parent tools for teen accounts

Snapchat is launching new tools that give parents more information about how their teens use the platform, the social media company announced Thursday. The company said it is rolling out new features for Family Center, an in-app tool for parents, that will allow them to see

Trump’s Claims About Greenland

Prior to announcing on Jan. 21 that he has reached a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland with the secretary general of NATO, President Donald Trump had insisted that the United States needed to acquire Greenland for national security reasons. In this story, we'll present

What we know about Trump's Greenland deal

President Trump on Wednesday reached the "framework" of a deal with NATO over mineral rights and strengthening security in Greenland after backing off from his suggestion that the U.S. militarily take over the island territory. "This solution, if consummated, will be a great

Trump sues Chase, Jamie Dimon

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump sues Chase, accusing firm of 'debanking' President Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and its longtime CEO, Jamie Dimon, on Thursday over accusations the company

Axelrod criticizes Newsom's 'self-puffery' at Davos

Democratic strategist David Axelrod criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the “self-puffery” in his remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. “Newsom is a whip-smart, charismatic pol. His critiques of Trump are right. But this ‘Why can't