#Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices

#Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices

Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation that would ban the use of TikTok on government phones and devices as part of the push to combat security concerns related to the Chinese-owned social media company.  The “No TikTok on Government Devices Act,” introduced by Sen. Josh…

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#Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy

#Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy

Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy Democrats are starting to feel good about the economy’s direction, with a five-month downward trend in prices and less aggressive action on interest rates signaling a possible change in fortunes.  “I think we’re in a better moment, I think we’re in a better moment,” said Sen. Jon…

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#Fed slows down rate hikes amid early signs of inflation easing

#Fed slows down rate hikes amid early signs of inflation easing

Fed slows down rate hikes amid early signs of inflation easing The Federal Reserve on Wednesday issued its smallest interest rate hike since June as the central bank attempts to curb high inflation without derailing a surprisingly resilient economy. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the panel of Fed officials responsible for monetary policy, bumped…

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#FTX founder Bankman-Fried’s campaign finance charges ‘just the tip of the iceberg’

#FTX founder Bankman-Fried’s campaign finance charges ‘just the tip of the iceberg’

FTX founder Bankman-Fried’s campaign finance charges ‘just the tip of the iceberg’ FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was charged with violating a slew of campaign finance laws on Tuesday, marking another major blow for the former crypto leader.  According to the unsealed indictment, the U.S. District Court in Manhattan alleged that in addition to…

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