President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. Trump’s request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the…… MORE
Janet Yellen Tells Congress US Could Hit Debt Limit In Mid-January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as January 14th, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon. The department has taken such action in the past. But…… MORE
Canadian Cabinet Ministers Meet With Trump’s Nominee For Commerce Secretary In Bid To Avoid Tariffs
TORONTO (AP) — Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office. New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister M諡nie Joly met with Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, as well as North Dakota…… MORE
Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion.
Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that’s still a big deal. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion. The prize has evoked headlines across the country, despite the nation’s top 10 jackpots already having boasted billion-dollar payouts. Jonathan…… MORE
Stars Forward Mason Marchment Leaves Game After Being Hit In Face By Puck
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment was helped off the ice late in the first period of Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Wild after being hit in the face by a puck. Marchment was stationed near the crease during a Dallas power play when a shot by Evgenii Dadonov from near the…… MORE