The White House had big plans for a high-profile trip to the Middle East. They wanted top bosses from major U. S. companies to tag along with President Trump. But Tim Cook, the head of Apple, decided to skip the trip. This choice did not sit well with the President. During his visit, Trump had a few things to say about Cook's absence. Trump was in Saudi Arabia and t...
Rachel Maddow, an MSNBC personality, was taken aback by the presence of prominent business and tech leaders seated near President Trump during his inauguration. She highlighted the unusual scenario: "Kristi Noem, the nominee for homeland security, sat next to Apple CEO Tim Cook. How did this happen in America? " she questioned. Her co-host, Alex Wagner, chimed in: "I...
The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about banning or selling TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance. This isn't just about business or politics; it's also about free speech and national security. The hearing comes nine days before the ban starts. President-elect Trump has changed his mind about TikTok, making things more complicated. He once wanted to ban it...
Imagine a world where the results of the presidential election are still uncertain, and the stakes are higher than ever. Corporate America is hedging its bets, as the US Chamber and Business Roundtable draft 'what-if' scenarios for a potential Kamala Harris presidency. With billions at stake, contingency plans are being reviewed, revised, and re-cast to align with he...