Amazon has emerged as a potential bidder for TikTok, joining Microsoft and Oracle amidst a U.S. deadline for ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban. The move highlights the tech giant’s interest in expanding into social media, with TikTok presenting a valuable asset for user engagement and digital influence. With regulatory challenges ahead, the sale will have significant implications across tech, political, and user landscapes.
Blackpink’s Lisa shares her regret about not expressing her admiration to Justin Bieber during their first meeting. Despite Lisa’s own fame, she shares her fangirl moment with the Canadian pop star, recalling her teenage admiration for his hit song, “Baby.”
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker delivered a marathon speech exceeding 20 hours to protest President Trump’s agenda. Booker’s address focused on Social Security and democratic concerns, becoming one of the longest in Senate history.
The Trump administration is close to making a decision regarding TikTok’s U.S. operations amid national security concerns. A proposal involving Oracle and Blackstone is under review to resolve these issues, significantly impacting U.S.-China relations and technology governance globally.
On March 29, 2025, protesters gathered at Tesla showrooms in the U.S. and Europe, opposing Elon Musk’s role in the U.S. government under President Trump. This movement, known as the ‘Tesla Takedown,’ aims to impact Tesla sales amid backlash against Musk’s political involvement.
President Donald Trump affirmed he will not fire personnel over a Signal app leak involving airstrike plans in Yemen, defending his national security team and decrying “fake news” and “witch hunts.” The incident prompts scrutiny of government communication practices and security measures.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen criticizes the Trump administration post Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Greenland. Rasmussen’s video message highlights tensions surrounding diplomatic engagements related to the strategic territory. The remarks point to ongoing friction despite overall positive U.S.-Denmark relations as both countries navigate interests in Greenland’s region.
Reports indicate that staff at the U.S. Institute of Peace have received termination notices. The nonprofit’s mission is focused on conflict resolution worldwide. Changes within the organization have led to the notice, raising questions about its future operations and focus.
Wisconsin’s Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk to prevent potential unlawful financial influences in a state Supreme Court election. The legal action follows a social media post by Musk about a $2 million distribution plan. The case underlines the issue of money’s role in politics, as Wisconsin strives to uphold electoral integrity amid national scrutiny.
The Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project has sued federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeking to restore funding for legal services for unaccompanied children. The lawsuit addresses the non-renewal of a federal contract that supported these services, emphasizing the importance of legal aid for the fair representation of immigrant minors.