US President Donald Trump has shown willingness for Elon Musk to acquire TikTok, amidst legal challenges faced by the app in the US. Trump suggested a potential partnership with ByteDance to save TikTok's US operations. Musk has opposed the TikTok ban, citing freedom of speech concerns.
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Kash Patel, recently confirmed as FBI Director, praised his publicist Erica Knight for her critical role in his success. Knight, President of Knox Strategies, is renowned in conservative communications and crisis strategy. Patel acknowledged her unwavering support and expertise, emphasizing her influence in his career. Knight also voiced strong support for Patel during his nomination challenges.
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Donald Trump signed an order targeting college accreditation. This move intensifies conflict with universities like Harvard. The order aims to curb ideological overreach and promote intellectual diversity. It allows easier switching of accreditors. The Education Secretary can hold accreditors accountable. Other actions include AI training and HBCU initiatives. Harvard faces scrutiny over international student records.
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