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Trump holds call with China's Xi on TikTok deal
NBC News· 2025-09-19 18:59
The president says a tick- tock deal has been approved after he spoke with China's president Xi Zinping earlier today. A framework for an agreement had been announced earlier this week after a high level trade meeting between the two countries. It comes just days after President Trump extended that deadline to keep the app from going dark for its 170 million active users for a fourth time this year.But last year, former President Joe Biden signed a law banning the app in the US over privacy and national sec ...
President Trump and President Xi hold call, expected to finalize TikTok deal, discuss trade
CNBC Television· 2025-09-19 14:51
US-China Relations & Economic Impact - US President and China's President Xi Jinping held a phone call to discuss topics including TikTok and the economic relationship between the two countries [1][2] - Potential for a personal meeting between the two leaders in Asia this fall [5] TikTok Deal Structure - A consortium including Oracle, Silverlake, and Andreessen Horowitz may own the US version of TikTok with an 80% stake [3] - Chinese entity would retain just under a 20% stake in the revised TikTok [4] - An American-dominated board is expected, with reports suggesting the US government may get one board seat [4] - Licensing deal for the Chinese algorithm is expected, with ByteDance (parent company) receiving approximately 20% of revenues [6] - Atlantic and other US-based shareholders in ByteDance are expected to participate with new investments, potentially representing 30% of the 80% US stake [6] National Security Concerns - Central national security concern revolves around whether the American version of TikTok will continue to use the Chinese algorithm [4] - US government's ability to inspect the algorithm for potential manipulation or backdoors is a key concern [6][7] - Concern exists that a hostile foreign government could control a major media operation within the US, influencing public opinion [7]
I believe TikTok poses a national security risk, says former CISA director Chris Krebs
CNBC Television· 2025-09-19 11:35
President Trump and China's President Xi, they are due to speak today on trade and Tik Tok. It's going to happen this morning. On Tuesday, the president extending that deadline for bite dance to devest Tik Tok's US business.Join us right now on the national security implications of a Tik Tok deal. Want to bring in cyber security expert Chris Krebs who served on the inaugural as inaugural director of Homeland Security's cyber security infrastructure security agency. Good morning to you. Uh morning.Tik Tok ha ...
Senator Cornyn Weighs In on Nvidia-Intel, Possible Gov't Shutdown
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-18 20:34
It's a pleasure to have the senior senator from Texas with us. Senator John Cornyn is joining us now live from Capitol Hill. Senator, welcome back to Bloomberg TV and Radio.I'd like to start with the economy and the news on the semiconductor space that is getting a lot of talk and moving markets around here. Before we get to some of the other issues that we'd love to ask you about. In Virginia, investing $5 billion in Intel following the president's announcement of a federal stake in the chip maker as well. ...
Senator Cornyn Weighs In on Nvidia-Intel, Possible Gov't Shutdown
Youtube· 2025-09-18 20:34
Semiconductor Industry - The U.S. government has made a significant investment of $5 billion in Intel, which follows the president's announcement of a federal stake in the company, highlighting the importance of domestic semiconductor manufacturing [1][3] - The U.S. currently produces only about 12% of advanced semiconductors, which poses a national security risk due to reliance on foreign production, particularly from South Korea and Taiwan [3] - The investment in Intel is viewed positively as a business opportunity, despite the company's current struggles under new leadership [4] National Security and Supply Chain - The U.S. government holds a 10% stake in Intel, which is framed as a measure of national security, contrasting with the view that government stakes in energy companies may not be necessary [5][6] - The U.S. is vulnerable in supply chains for critical minerals and rare earth elements, with China processing 90% of these materials, which poses a significant disadvantage [7][8] Government Funding and Political Landscape - The Senate is facing a deadline for government funding, with ongoing discussions about a continuing resolution to keep the government open until November 20th [10][11] - There is a partisan divide, with Democrats pushing for additional spending in health care subsidies, which complicates negotiations [12][15] - The political climate is described as polarized, making it challenging to reach consensus on government funding [14][15]
NEC Director Kevin Hassett on why U.S. wants 15% of Nvidia's China chip sales
CNBC Television· 2025-09-18 14:15
Speaking of Nvidia, I mean it doesn't seem normal to I I don't know it's a shakeddown, but yeah, you can sell your tips to China. We just want 15%. Is that that doesn't seem how how can you uh justify that in terms of you're a classical economist.Well, again, the money was going to Intel uh because the B administration committed to give them the money. No, no, no. I'm talking about Nvidia. I'm talking about 15% of the revenues um for some of the chips going to China that the government is going to get from ...
Watch CNBC's full interview with former Vice President Mike Pence
CNBC Television· 2025-09-18 11:50
President Trump is set to speak with Chinese President Xiinping tomorrow about a potential framework for the sale of Tik Tok. Joining us now, former Vice President Mike Pence. He's the founder of of Advancing American Freedom. It's been a while joining us on set, Mr.. uh Mr.. VEP. It's good good to have you here. Thanks, guys. Thanks for having me back. We'll get this on you, you know, covering like it's S&P. Usually, it's Venus chart. You want to chart? All right. All right. Well, we've got a living, breat ...
Watch CNBC's full interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson
CNBC Television· 2025-09-17 13:01
International Relations & Geopolitics - The speaker believes world leaders respect President Trump and see America projecting peace through strength [3] - Allies were reportedly nervous about Kla Harris potentially continuing policies that created global instability and quietly supported President Trump's win [5] - NATO countries shifted from murmuring about a 2% commitment to national defense investments to 5% each after President Trump's election [6] - A strong America benefits everyone who loves freedom and keeps terrorists and tyrants at bay [7] - China is seen as working to become a peer-to-peer adversary with the United States, particularly in AI and new technology [11] - China is accused of intellectual property theft and disregard for fair trade agreements [12] - There is concern about China's activities in the Indo-Pacific region [13] - Putin cannot be trusted and will lie to world leaders [28] - President Trump has tried to bring an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine [29] - Congress has a big appetite to step in and do something very aggressive with regard to tariffs against Russia, but needs allies to go along [30] Trade & Business - Nvidia is facing backlash as Chinese authorities have reportedly told Chinese companies to stop using or buying their chips [8] - Nvidia's CEO expressed disappointment but acknowledged larger issues between the US and China [9] - The situation with Nvidia is considered a counterproductive development [13] Technology & Security - TikTok is considered a dangerous platform that has been misused and abused, particularly against American youth [15] - Congress voted for the divestment of TikTok due to concerns about its algorithm and the content being fed to US users [15] US Government & Politics - The House Appropriations Committee has passed all 12 separate appropriations bills, while the Senate has passed three [20] - The speaker is trying to force the government appropriations process back to regular order [19] - Democrats are accused of trying to insert partisan political preferences into a clean funding extension [23] - Democrats are allegedly trying to insist that Obamacare premium subsidies be continued as part of the funding matter [24] - Political violence is on the rise, and leaders on both sides need to turn down the volume [34][35] Federal Reserve & Economy - The speaker believes rates need to come down today to help home ownership for young families [38][39]
'I think you're not going to be around long': Sen. Booker calls out FBI Director
MSNBC· 2025-09-16 18:29
I believe you have made our country weaker and less safe. I believe that we are more vulnerable to a major event and I pray to God it doesn't happen. You've gutted the Bureau of Institutional Knowledge and Expertise.You fired or pushed out seasoned FBI officials, many with more than 20 years of experience and were working on cases that were critical. You've been p purging thousands of serious law enforcement officials who spent their careers keeping us safe only to lower hiring standards in order to find an ...