Trump set to delay TikTok ban with yet another extension / TechCrunch
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:20 am permalink
U.S. officials have once again postponed the TikTok ban by 90 days, leaving the popular app in regulatory limbo. The move, steeped in political theater, underscores the administration’s wavering stance as debates over data security and national interest continue to simmer, much to the chagrin of both critics and advocates.
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Trump Seeks Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ as War Escalates - Bloomberg.com / Bloomberg
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 3:21 pm permalink
In a brazen display of hardline rhetoric, President Trump has called for Iran’s unconditional surrender as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. His stance, reflecting an aggressive pivot in regional policy, underscores the volatile interplay between American leadership and escalating conflicts in the region.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 2:20 pm permalink
In a surprising twist, former President Trump has indicated that he may extend TikTok’s sale deadline once again, injecting further uncertainty into the platform’s troubled transaction saga. His comments continue to fuel debates amid intense regulatory scrutiny over the deal.
Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:22 pm permalink
Recent reports on the Trump Mobile T1 phone have raised serious privacy and security questions surrounding the device. Critics argue that the product not only represents a questionable business venture but also carries significant privacy risks, leaving many to wonder about its true origins and the implications for users.
Bluesky: @gizmodo.com
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Trump's $499 smartphone will likely be made in China / CNBC
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:20 am permalink
The Trump Organization has unveiled a $499 Trump Mobile smartphone, and despite earlier boasts of domestic manufacturing, experts now reveal it will likely be made in China. The announcement has everyone raising an eyebrow at the mix of big promises and unexpected supply chain realities.
Bluesky: @techdirt.com
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Monday, June 16, 2025, 9:21 am permalink
In a surprising pivot, the Trump Organization is launching a self-branded mobile phone service featuring a $499 handset—including a distinctive gold model. This move signals a new foray into consumer tech, drawing attention from major outlets and industry watchers alike.
Bluesky: @jvdance.bsky.social, @cnet.com, @dorotheevplessis.bsky.social, @thelisaa81.bsky.social, @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social
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Iran’s Leaders Face a Reckoning as Israeli Strikes Intensify - Bloomberg / Bloomberg
Sunday, June 15, 2025, 9:20 pm permalink
Israeli forces are ramping up airstrikes in a bold display that has sent ripples through the region, prompting sharp political commentary including Trump’s suggestion that Israel and Iran might have to settle differences on the battlefield. Global markets are likewise bracing for impact amid these high-stakes moves.
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Trump Says He Won't Fire "Numbskull" Powell, But Demands Rate Cuts / Zerohedge
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1:21 pm permalink
President Trump made it unequivocally clear that while Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remains secure in his post, he is fervently demanding rate cuts. The remarks—laced with trademark bluntness—have stirred debate among policymakers amid an increasingly uncertain economic climate.
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Futures, Dollar Slide As Trump Renews Tariff Threats, Middle East Tensions Spike / Zerohedge
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9:20 am permalink
Renewed tariff threats and trade uncertainty have pushed the U.S. dollar to multi‐year lows. With political bluster and swirling global market instability, investors are left both bemused and anxious about an economic fallout, as the rhetoric continues to fuel a volatile financial landscape.
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I'm Tracking 11 Key Products for Tariff Price Changes: Here's What You Need to Know / CNet
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 8:20 pm permalink
Recent moves by the administration have sparked a flurry of tariff adjustments that are causing ripples in the market. Small retailers are left scrambling amid the policy’s impact on pricing and supply chains, while meticulous trackers monitor key product price swings as China-targeted tariffs make a comeback with renewed vigor.
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