TikTok’s future hangs in balance at Friday’s Supreme Court arguments
TikTok's future is in jeopardy Friday when the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a federal law that could ban the video-sharing platform nationwide within 10 days. In its waning years, the Biden administration's Justice Department will face off in court with TikTok's lawyers and several of its creators in a seismic battle over national […]
Google, Boeing join growing list of companies donating to Trump's inauguration
Google and Boeing each donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee, joining the list of major companies supporting the January 20 event. “Google is pleased to support the 2025 Inauguration with a live stream on YouTube and a direct link to our homepage. We are also contributing to the inaugural committee.” Google Government Affairs […]
BlackRock departs climate investment group
Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving an investment group focused on climate change, the group has confirmed. In an emailed statement to The Hill, a spokesperson for the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative said: “We are disappointed to see investors withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, We respect the individual decisions made by the signatories.” […]
Warren questions Trump IRS nominee's experience, promotion of tax credit
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday expressed concerns about President-elect Trump's nominee to head the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and responded to the president-elect's past experience and push for tax credits during the pandemic. I asked for In a letter to former Rep. Billy Long (R-Missouri), who was nominated by Trump, Warren wrote that she […]
Dockworkers union chief calls Trump 'hero' after reaching deal to avert strike
The head of a longshoremen's union praised President-elect Trump's support in contract negotiations with port operators, particularly on automation issues. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced Wednesday night that they had reached a tentative agreement to avert damaging attacks ahead of next week's deadline. “He is a hero […]
Private-sector hiring slows: ADP
U.S. private sector job and salary growth slowed in several industries in December, according to a report. report It was released on Wednesday. The Always Designing for People (ADP) report said about 122,000 jobs were added in the private sector in December, about 24,000 fewer than November's total of 146,000. “The labor market shifted down […]
4 in 10 companies planning job cuts due to AI: Survey
At least four in 10 companies around the world are likely to cut staff as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) continue, a new study has found. The latest survey from the World Economic Forum (WEF)Future of work reportAccording to , the “increasing capabilities and prevalence” of AI has led 41 percent of employers surveyed to […]
AT&T to credit qualifying customers after service outages: Who is eligible?
(WKBN) – AT&T made a “bold promise” to customers Wednesday, telling them it plans to issue credits to consumers who have lost phone service or fiber-optic connectivity. The telecom giant touted its new “AT&T Guarantee” in a press release issued Wednesday. “The AT&T Guarantee will set a new standard in customer experience across network, customer […]
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
President-elect Trump made tough remarks about tariffs en route to securing a landslide Republican victory in November, but companies are now facing a trade war that could surpass the one Trump started in 2018 during his first term. Preparations are underway for. Tariff negotiations may have served as an early negotiation tactic in addition to […]
Lobbying World: Ferguson follows familiar path from Congress to K Street
former member of parliament Drew Ferguson (Republican, Georgia) who did not seek re-election in 2024 participated. Alston & BirdAppointed as a senior policy advisor to the Legislative and Public Policy Group. During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Mr. Ferguson served on the Tax Development and Revenue Committee, chaired the Social Security Subcommittee, and […]