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Ex-Prince Andrew faces increasing pressure from US lawmakers to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein case amid ongoing investigations, highlighting the continued scrutiny of high-profile figures involved in the scandal.
Oracle received a letter from US lawmakers concerning college pricing issues, amidst stock market activity and trending tech stocks.
The release of Jeffrey Epstein's estate records and suspicious activity reports to US lawmakers could shed light on his connections and financial dealings, but political and legal hurdles may limit the disclosure of full information, leaving many questions about his network and crimes unanswered.
US lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Marjorie Taylor Greene have called for action to address the famine in Gaza, with Sanders criticizing US support for Israel and Greene highlighting civilian suffering, amid conflicting reports and international responses to the crisis.
Delta Air Lines has assured U.S. lawmakers that it will not use artificial intelligence to set personalized ticket prices based on individual personal data, despite plans to deploy AI-based revenue management technology across 20% of its domestic network. The airline emphasized that its pricing strategies do not target individual consumers with personalized prices, addressing concerns raised by senators and the public about potential fare increases based on personal information. Legislation has been proposed to ban airlines from using AI to set prices based on personal data, reflecting broader concerns about targeted pricing and consumer trust.
Global crypto assets have reached $4 trillion in value as the industry gains support from US lawmakers, signaling increased acceptance and potential regulatory developments.
US lawmakers have urged Apple and Google to prepare to remove TikTok from their app stores by January 19, following a federal appeals court decision requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok in the US or face a ban. The bipartisan call from the House committee on China emphasizes national security concerns over Chinese oversight. TikTok and ByteDance are seeking a Supreme Court review to block the law, while the Department of Justice acknowledges that the ban would eventually render the app unusable. TikTok warns that the app will become unavailable to new users if the law takes effect.
An Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs-funded covert online influence campaign aimed at swaying U.S. lawmakers and public opinion on the Gaza conflict has been exposed. The campaign, linked to the Israeli political consulting firm STOIC, targeted younger, progressive Americans with pro-Israeli content. Despite denials from Minister Amichai Chikli, the campaign has drawn criticism for inappropriate interference in U.S. politics and promoting divisive narratives.
Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs secretly funded a $2 million influence campaign using fake social media accounts to sway U.S. lawmakers and public opinion in favor of Israel's actions in the Gaza war. The operation, which targeted over a dozen members of Congress, was carried out by the political marketing firm Stoic and involved generating pro-Israel posts using AI tools like ChatGPT. The campaign has been disrupted by Meta and OpenAI.
U.S. lawmakers have pledged continued support and the provision of weapons to Taiwan during a visit following the inauguration of Taiwan's new president.
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan to show support for its newly elected president, Lai Ching-te, amid Chinese military drills surrounding the island. Representative Michael McCaul emphasized the U.S. commitment to Taiwan's security, despite China's warnings against the visit. The trip underscores continued bipartisan support for Taiwan in the face of Chinese aggression.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te extended an offer of cooperation to China following recent Chinese military drills near the island, while a group of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taipei to discuss regional stability. Lai emphasized the importance of mutual understanding and thanked international allies for their support. The visit by U.S. lawmakers, led by Michael McCaul, marks the first since Lai's inauguration and aims to reinforce U.S. support for Taiwan.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan shortly after the inauguration of its new president, Lai Ching-te, who has called for China to cease its threats against the island. The visit follows Chinese military drills around Taiwan in response to what Beijing calls "separatist acts." The delegation aims to show support for Taiwan and discuss the new administration's priorities, amid ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China.
Turks and Caicos officials criticized US lawmakers for their remarks and efforts to release Americans arrested for possession of ammunition, who face potential 12-year sentences. The Premier emphasized the need for even-handed application of the law, while US lawmakers argue the arrests were due to inadvertent mistakes and seek lighter penalties. The situation has highlighted diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
U.S. Republican lawmakers are criticizing the Biden administration for allowing Huawei to continue receiving high-tech components from U.S. companies, specifically Intel, despite being on a trade restriction list since 2019. The controversy revolves around Huawei's access to Intel's Core Ultra 'Meteor Lake' processors for its MateBook X Pro, with concerns raised about the impact on national security and economic development. The situation highlights the complex goals of U.S. export controls in relation to Huawei and China, with lawmakers expressing frustration over the ongoing technological exports to the Chinese firm.