Former Secret Service agent: Trump administration should consider having fewer Cabinet members at events

Following Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington, the Trump administration should consider reducing the number of Cabinet officials attending the same event, a former Secret Service agent said Sunday. “Do we need to rethink the idea that we’ll have a dozen people in line… Source link

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China blocks Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus

China’s state planner on Monday called for Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots. The decision to prohibit foreign investment in Manus was made in accordance with laws and regulations, the National Development and Reform Commission said in a brief statement. It added that it has…

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Security around Trump has 'tightened' since Pennsylvania assassination attempt: House Republican

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) said Sunday that security around President Trump has been “tightened” since his assassination attempt in July 2024, after a gunman exchanged fire with law enforcement at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday. “It has improved since Pennsylvania. The policy is that when a shot is fired at the President…

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30 CEOs and business leaders’ top concerns

Business leaders are confronting a new operating reality: one where war, inflation, AI and supply chain shocks are no longer exceptional events, but part of the baseline. CNBC spoke to more than 30 CEOs, business executives and industry leaders at the annual Converge Live event in Singapore last week. Across sectors — banking, energy, shipping,…

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