Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Budde a "Radical Left Trump hater," accusing her of politicizing the event, and demanding an apology from her and the Episcopal Church.
TikTok and other ByteDance apps have been removed from U.S. app stores due to national security concerns, preventing new downloads and updates.
Key aid recipients like Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Ukraine are unlikely to face major cuts due to long-term agreements and security priorities.
Trump vows to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates in government and private sectors, aligning with his push for merit-based systems.
Cotton strongly opposes Trump’s efforts to save TikTok, citing serious privacy and security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership.
Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will take their oaths indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to severe cold weather, marking the start of Trump’s second term as the 47th president.
The TikTok ban is a historic moment for the digital world, sparking debates about privacy, freedom, and the role of government in regulating technology.