US-China Relations & Trade - The US administration is engaging with China on issues like trade abuses, intellectual property theft, and military provocations, with TikTok being a key concern [4] - The previous administration used tariffs to bring China to the negotiating table, aiming to lower tariffs and non-tariff barriers [4][9] - The current administration's industrial policy, including tariffs on allies and adversaries, is viewed as inconsistent with pro-growth policies [9] TikTok & National Security - A US committee previously recommended banning or selling TikTok to an American entity due to privacy and security threats [5] - Concerns remain about China's continued ownership or operation of TikTok, particularly regarding its algorithm [6] - The US administration is urged to ensure China releases control of TikTok's algorithm, or the app should be banned [7] Political Discourse & Violence - Political violence should be universally condemned, regardless of political affiliation [14] - There is concern about the left's perceived willingness to celebrate or accept political violence [16] - Leaders are called upon to denounce political violence and promote civility in public discourse [16][12]

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National Security Concerns Regarding TikTok - A deal on TikTok is contingent upon safeguards for US national security and the interests of citizens, especially children [1] - Concerns exist regarding the CCP's access to the data of 170 million Americans and its potential weaponization [7] - The CCP's access to American's data stored in China was used to surveil journalists reporting on TikTok [7] - The industry emphasizes that national security should not be compromised in any agreement [5] Potential Deal Framework and Ownership - A potential deal depends on conversations between President Xi and President Trump [2] - A deal is welcomed if ByteDance's ownership of TikTok is less than 20% and there's no operational control between TikTok USA and ByteDance [3] - The industry is awaiting details of the framework agreement to ensure national security is protected [5] - Oracle potentially hosting data in the United States could be a satisfactory solution [8][9] Broader Geopolitical and Trade Issues - Concerns exist that President Trump might allow TikTok to be used for leverage in broader negotiations with China [5][10] - The CCP may seek to relax export controls on high-density semiconductor chips [10] - Export controls are in place to prevent CCP-controlled entities from using advanced semiconductor chips for military modernization and human rights abuses [11] - The industry aims to work with allies to create a robust trading and innovation market, but the CCP cannot be trusted [13]

Deal Overview - A tentative deal has been reached to keep TikTok alive in the United States, averting a potential ban [1] - The deal framework was agreed upon during trade negotiations between the US and China [2] - The agreement aims to address US national security concerns while ensuring a fair investment environment for China [6] Key Players & Negotiations - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the agreement [2] - President Trump and President Xi are scheduled to finalize the details [2][7] - US Trade Representative Jame Greer emphasized the focus on TikTok and US national security during talks [6] Outstanding Issues - The specific private company involved in the deal (potentially buying TikTok) remains unknown [5] - Details regarding how national security concerns will be mitigated are still pending [8] - Potential changes to TikTok's tech infrastructure to prevent Chinese access to data are being considered [8]

Yesterday, President Trump said he would ask the Supreme Court for an expedited ruling to overturn an appeals court decision that found most of his tariffs are illegal. Joining us now is Ben Shapiro, co-founder of the Daily Wire. Uh his latest book, Lions and Scavengers, The True Story of America, uh and her critics, uh is out.We could have started rolling the cameras. Uh we we're we're almost ready to do that. Uh aren't we dur during >> I think we should start a YouTube show during the commercial break.No ...

Legal & Ethical Concerns - Lisa Cook面临因涉嫌在两周内为两处房产申请抵押贷款时提供虚假永久居住地声明的指控，这可能构成不当行为 [4] - 总统有权以正当理由解雇联邦储备官员，本案中的理由可能是渎职 [3][6] - 类似的不当行为指控过去曾导致政府官员离职 [5] - 对于与丽莎·库克类似指控的人，可能会面临牢狱之灾、资产没收和赔偿 [11] Federal Reserve & Monetary Policy - Lisa Cook 此前曾投票支持维持低利率，导致通货膨胀 [8] - Lisa Cook 被指责在担任美联储理事期间将美联储武器化 [10] Geopolitics & International Trade - 印度对俄罗斯石油的购买行为，尽管享有折扣，但实际上帮助俄罗斯资助了对乌克兰的战争 [17][18] - 印度对俄罗斯石油的购买量约为每天 150 万桶 [21] - 印度被指责在关税问题上不诚实，并且不愿停止购买俄罗斯石油 [16][17] - 如果印度停止购买俄罗斯石油，可能会促使俄乌战争结束 [20] - 印度对进口商品征收高额关税，损害了美国的企业、工人和消费者 [19] - 对印度征收 80% 关税的可能性正在谈判中 [15]

Joining me now, former personal attorney for Donald Trump and host of the Substack Channel, The Real Michael Cohen. Michael Cohen. Michael, what's your reaction to the raid of John Bolton's house.Hi. >> Well, um, I've been there, as you know, um, years back, they raided my home, hotel, and my law office as well. Let me be very clear about something.Um what we have here is the Trump team, the DOJ going through, for example, the book, um the room where it all happened, which I actually had read while I was in ...

Vice President Pence, thank you so much for being here. Thank you both for having me on. I want to start with one of these top stories that we're following today, which has to do with the pressure campaign from the White House when it comes to the Federal Reserve.And now you told Bloomberg Television last month that the president ought to be able to express himself when it comes to the Fed. But I want to get your thoughts on these latest allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook. What's her level of concer ...

What does this pressure campaign look like when it comes to the US position of global trust across the world economy. I think it's important for us not to look at this as an attack on one individual Fed governor, but an attack on an institution and the independence of the Federal Reserve has been, at its core, central to the confidence that investors around the world have in the U.S. economy. You know, in my old job, one of the things I did was be with investors in the United States, the people around the w ...

Market Reaction & Potential Government Intervention - Intel's stock price increased by more than 7% following reports of potential government stake [1] - The Trump administration previously pressured Intel's CEO regarding ties to China [1] Strategic Implications & National Security - Semiconductors are considered a strategic asset, prompting government interest in strengthening the industry supply chain [4] - Government intervention aims to bolster national security [4] Risks & Governance Concerns - Government ownership introduces governance risks, especially given existing scrutiny of Intel's leadership [4] - Concerns exist regarding potential government overreach and the risk of "picking winners" [7] - The long-term impact of government involvement is uncertain, particularly with potential changes in administration [12] Economic & Geopolitical Considerations - Government intervention could lead to protectionist responses from other countries [15] - The move may undermine the US's promotion of free market capitalism [10][15] Historical Context & Alternative Approaches - Government involvement in private enterprise is not unprecedented, citing examples like Singapore and Airbus [4][8][9] - Inducements, rather than direct ownership, could be an alternative approach [3]