The Memo: Democrats, lawyers left reeling from Paul, Weiss firm’s Trump deal
A Washington Post editorial appeared earlier this week in the headline “I can't stand Trump's efforts to threaten legal professions.” Within 48 hours, these efforts were more than just standing there. They were working – at least one. The leading law firms of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (called Paul, Weiss) have chosen to […]
Fetterman dismisses AOC’s complaints about Democrats after government shutdown vote: ‘Deal with it’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) told Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to “deal with that” on Friday after lawmakers pleaded that Democrats “need to fight harder.” “This isn't just Republicans. We need Democrats who fight harder for us,” Ocasio-Cortez told the crowd at a Las Vegas rally on Thursday. Her comments – Part of the “Combat Oligarchy” tour […]
Existing US-based ByteDance investors want to buy into Trump-backed Oracle deal to spin off TikTok: report
The current US-based investors of several of Tiktok's Chinese parent ordinances are reportedly trying to temper national security concerns and avoid an upcoming ban by joining Larry Ellison's Oracle in a potential deal on video sharing apps. General Atlantic, Susquehanna, KKR and Court were able to “get additional stakes” in the spin-off version of Tiktok's […]
Why Trump’s TikTok deal worries deep-pocketed investors
Deep investors are wary of ploughing money into Trump-backed proposals for Tiktok's US ownership. Top law firms have warned several potential investors that if they play on Oracle Takeover, proposed by a Chinese-owned video sharing app, they could require some kind of compensation from the White House. Problem: Some say that the lawsuits that argued […]
Trump remains cold to tariffs deal after Wall Street tantrum: sources
Plans to end stock market tariff tantrums are circulating around the outside parameters of the Trump world that money has learned. The idea emerged in the sharp market sales last week. This includes universal transactions that resolve tariff disputes with the largest trading partners in Mexico, Canada and Europe. The first two are our biggest […]
Trump signs minerals order, confirms Ukraine deal
Click on the details from the hill. {beacon} Energy and the environment Energy and the environment Big story Trump signs mineral order and confirms Ukraine's deal President Trump has signed an executive order Boosts mineral production in the US And it confirmed that trade to gain access to Ukrainian minerals was still on track. […]
GOP sellouts fight to keep Biden’s Green New Deal cash flowing
The Americans overwhelmingly rejected Joe Biden's presidency. His signature legislative agenda, the Green New Deal, subsidizes inefficient energy sources while increasing the costs of affordable, reliable alternatives. This policy enriches the chosen few at the expense of taxpayers. Unfortunately, a group of Republicans in Dork Arm are working to keep them up as donors benefit […]
Venezuela Calls Nayib Bukele an ‘Imperial Puppy’ for Deal with Trump on Illegal Aliens
Venezuela's Home Minister Diosdado Cabello, aggressively suspected drug lord I wanted it US authorities accused Salvador President Naive Bukere of being “the Empire puppy and lol” on Wednesday evening. Cabello's Vitriol is responding to the US deportation that sent 238 Venezuelans suspected of being members of the Tren de Aragua to El Salvador. Cabello, the […]
DoorDash, Klarna sign deal for deferred, installment food delivery payments
Doordash and Klarna offer a “Buy Now, Pay Later” program, which is responsible for payments for postponed and installment food delivery. “In the coming months, Doordash customers will be able to enjoy Klarna's seamless range of payment options when purchasing grocery, retail, and even Dashpass Annual plans at Doordash.com or through the Doordash app,” according […]
Trump’s letter to Iran demanded new nuclear deal ‘very soon’: WH
President Trump's recent letter to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei told Ayatollah he wanted to see a new nuclear deal “quickly,” senior administration officials told the post. If Iran does not take his demands seriously, officials say Trump will ponder other options as the administration tries to stop the priesthood regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. […]