WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will sign an executive order this week to extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Trump’s intention after Trump indicated earlier Tuesday he would “probably” make the move. Leavitt said in a statement Tuesday evening…… MORE
Overnight Russian Attack On Ukraine Kills 15 And Injures 156
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Officials say a Russian missile and drone bombardment has killed at least 15 people and injured 156 others in Ukraine overnight, with the main barrage demolishing a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv. It was the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year and came as two rounds of direct peace…… MORE
NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Arrested At Immigration Court
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander has been arrested by federal agents at an immigration court after he linked arms with a person who authorities were attempting to detain. A reporter with The Associated Press witnessed Lander’s arrest on Tuesday. The immigrant Lander escorted out of the…… MORE
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Is Unlikely To Testify As Judge Says Jury Could Get Case Next Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Hopes that Sean “Diddy” Combs might testify at his federal sex trafficking trial have faded after his lawyer predicted a defense presentation lasting two to five days. Defense lawyers made the estimate Tuesday when the judge asked how long their case would last. Prosecutors say they’ll rest Friday after presenting evidence…… MORE
Trump Tax Bill Would Widen Deficits By $2.8T After Factoring In Economic Impacts, CBO Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tax and budget bill would increase deficits by $2.8 trillion over the next decade after factoring in other economic effects. That’s according to a more fulsome analysis released Tuesday by the Congressional Budget Office. The report finds that the bill would increase interest rates and boost interest payments on…… MORE