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: Trump Secures U.S. Control of TikTok

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: Trump Secures U.S. Control of TikTok

After months of threats and court battles, TikTok’s algorithm is moving under American oversight, but big questions remain about data and power.

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FROM THE NEWSROOM

Friday, September 26th | News that moves the world, and you.

Trump moves to wrest TikTok from China’s grip.

The Pentagon quietly scales back a vaccine rule for troops.

And the Fort Hood killer’s execution lands on the president’s desk.

So what ties these stories together?

Each is a power shift, in tech, in health policy, and in military justice, with stakes that ripple far beyond the headlines.

Trump Strikes Deal to Put TikTok in U.S. Hands

President Trump announced a $14B plan to shift TikTok’s U.S. operations to American investors, including Oracle. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling upholding national security concerns over Chinese control.

When your feed gets a new owner, who really controls the scroll?

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Pentagon Allows Troops Exemptions from Flu Shot Mandate

The Pentagon quietly relaxed flu vaccine rules for reservists and National Guard members. Now, only those on active duty 30+ days must comply. The shift follows earlier debates over vaccine policy and military readiness.

When health meets defense, where’s the line?

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Hegseth Seeks Go-Ahead for Fort Hood Killer’s Execution

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is urging Trump to authorize the first military execution since 1961 for Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 at Fort Hood. Hasan’s appeals ended this year; Trump’s decision could set a modern precedent.

When justice takes decades, does closure ever come?

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QUICK TAKES

Grief to Action: Australian mom calls for social media age limits after 15-year-old’s suicide amid cyberbullying.
Crypto Kidnapping: Texas brothers charged after $8M crypto theft and nine-hour hostage ordeal in Minnesota.
Fentanyl Murders: NYC woman indicted for using fentanyl-laced drugs to kill three men and rob victims.
Meta’s Big Play: Facebook parent launches Super PAC to fight strict AI regulation at the state level.

FROM THE EDITOR

From tech giants to troop health and decades-old military crimes, today’s news shows how decisions at the top ripple through security, justice, and daily life. That’s today’s wrap.

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