Trump and Japan tech conglomerate SoftBank announce $100 billion in U.S. investments
President-elect Donald Trump and the head of Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, Masayoshi Son, will announce a $100 billion investment effort designed to spur artificial intelligence and related infrastructure projects. The effort, first reported by CNBC, will attempt to create 100,000 jobs
Former Ozy Media head sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison
The former head of Ozy Media has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in an alleged fraud involving the failed content startup. Carlos Watson was facing a maximum of 37 years in prison after his July conviction
Trump says Turkey ‘did an unfriendly takeover’ in Syria as US-brokered cease-fire appears to fail
President-elect Trump on Monday described the recent fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime as an ‘unfriendly takeover’ orchestrated by Turkey. ‘I think Turkey is very smart,’ he said from a press conference at his Florida residence. ‘Turkey did an unfriendly takeover,
Trump tangles with reporter on Iran preemptive strike: ‘Is that a serious question?’
President-elect Trump tangled with a reporter who asked him Monday if he would entertain the idea of preemptive strikes on Iran. Trump, following remarks at Mar-a-Lago, took questions from the media, and one reporter asked if he would target Iran’s nuclear
Trump says Biden admin ‘knows what is happening’ on drones
President-elect Trump claims that President Biden’s administration ‘knows what is happening’ regarding unexplained drone sightings over New Jersey, New York and other states. Trump made the statement Monday during a lengthy press conference with reporters at Mar-a-Lago, saying the U.S. military
Trump says Biden admin. ‘knows what is happening’ on drones
President-elect Trump claims that President Biden’s administration ‘knows what is happening’ regarding unexplained drone sightings over New Jersey, New York and other states. Trump made the statement Monday during a lengthy press conference with reporters at Mar-a-Lago, saying the U.S. military
US warns Americans to flee Syria or prepare to ‘shelter in place for extended periods’
The U.S. Embassy in Syria is urging Americans inside the war-torn country to flee immediately or prepare to ‘shelter in place for extended periods.’ The warning comes as the ‘security situation in Syria continues to be volatile and unpredictable with armed
Trump allies push for more White House control over Congress’ purse strings
House GOP allies of President-elect Donald Trump are pushing for him to have greater control over Congress’ annual government spending process next year. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., is introducing a bill on Monday that would repeal a measure that forces the
From Chili’s to burger chains, here are the restaurant industry winners and losers in 2024
A rocky year for restaurants separated the industry’s biggest chains into winners and losers, as eateries competed for a smaller pool of customers who have grown more discerning about how they spend their dollars. “I’ve been eating out less this year
Mitt Romney names who he thinks will be the GOP’s 2028 presidential nominee
Outgoing Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said that he thinks Vice President-elect JD Vance will become the GOP’s 2028 presidential nominee, describing Vance as ‘smart’ and ‘well-spoken.’ President-elect Donald Trump tapped Vance to serve as his running mate for the 2024 presidential