WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows in Washington with his approach to China. Concerns are growing that he might offer concessions that could hurt U.S. interests in his quest to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. There is no firm plan for a meeting, but many believe it must happen for a…… MORE
NFL And ESPN Reach Nonbinding Agreement For Sale Of NFL Network And Other Media Assets
The NFL has entered into a nonbinding agreement to sell NFL Network and other media assets to ESPN. The league will receive a 10% equity stake in ESPN in return. The deal still requires a final agreement, the approval of NFL owners and regulatory clearance. ESPN plans to include NFL Network in its upcoming direct-to-consumer…… MORE
US Government Proposes Easing Some Restrictions On Drones Traveling Long Distances
A new federal rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of sight of the operator without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process. The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult. The industry has…… MORE
President Of Wealthy Switzerland Rushes To Washington To Try To Avert Steep US Tariffs
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s president and other top officials are traveling to Washington in a hastily arranged trip aimed at striking a deal with the Trump administration over steep tariffs. The proposed tariffs have cast a pall over Swiss industries, such as chocolates and watchmaking. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is leading a delegation to the…… MORE
Texas Democrats Who Left State Prevent Vote Over Trump’s Efforts To Add GOP Seats
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump. The map would shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as Trump’s political standing falters. After dozens of Democrats left the state, the Republican-dominated House was unable…… MORE