Deal for TikTok creates U.S. joint venture, and government won't have a stake The U.S. will get a copy of TikTok's prized content recommendation algorithm, and that the tech company Oracle will provide security. John Ruwitch
Trump's new $100K fee on H-1B visas will hurt the tech companies trying to woo him More than half a million high-skilled U.S. workers are in the country through the H-1B program, which is heavily used by the big tech companies trying to curry favor with the president. Maria Aspan
Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information. Alana Wise
Corporate America's week of political retreats Companies have been firing employees and cracking down on reactions to Charlie Kirk's assassination, in what business and legal experts call a "pretty bad" time for free speech. Maria Aspan
'We are all Jimmy Kimmel': What late night hosts are saying about Kimmel's suspension The late night hosts warned about the future of free speech on their shows Thursday. Clare Lombardo
How FCC chair Brendan Carr is leading Trump's charge against the media In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president. David Folkenflik
Trump says talk with China's Xi yielded progress, including on TikTok Officials have been working on a deal to bring popular video app TikTok under U.S. ownership to avoid shutting it down in the United States. John Ruwitch
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee. Scott Horsley
What's the FCC's role in what stations broadcast? NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former FCC chairperson Tom Wheeler about ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air after comments on the right's reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk. Ari Shapiro
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension shows how the FCC is wielding its power NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former FCC chairperson Tom Wheeler about ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air after comments on the right's reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk. Jaclyn Diaz