Technology company Oracle is part of a consortium of firms poised to allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States, should a framework deal between the U.S. and China be finalized. Sources familiar with the negotiations informed CBS News that the exact structure of the agreement remains undisclosed but will involve multiple companies. Presidents Trump and Xi are anticipated to discuss the matter on Friday. Jeffrey Epstein's estate has reportedly provided additional documents to the House Oversight Committee, which include a previously redacted name from the late sex offender's 50th birthday book, according to NBC News. This development follows ongoing investigations into Epstein's associates and activities. In Pennsylvania, farmers are facing significant labor shortages, with one three-time Trump voter describing the situation as "screwed up" and stating a need for workers willing to perform jobs "Americans are too spoiled to do," as reported by Politico. This highlights broader challenges within the agricultural sector regarding workforce availability. Senator Marco Rubio previously announced that the United States is revoking visas and initiating deportations for foreigners celebrating the public assassination of a political figure. "America will not host foreigners who celebrate the death of our fellow citizens," Rubio stated, emphasizing that individuals celebrating such acts are not welcome in the country. Attorney General Pam Bondi also differentiated between free speech and hate speech, vowing to target those engaging in the latter. White House security has been elevated by the Secret Service, with increased precautions implemented around the executive mansion. This heightened security level has not been seen since the attack on Iran, according to an X post from @PenguinSix. The increased measures follow the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Separately, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has prevented President Donald J. Trump from removing Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors before a key Federal Open Market Committee meeting. This ruling came after Trump's earlier announcement to remove Cook over alleged mortgage fraud. In international matters, Senator Rubio commented that over 50 countries do not recognize Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president, stating he has self-appointed the title. The State Department shared this information on X. Additionally, the sentencing of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was noted by Senator Rubio as indicative of a breakdown in the rule of law in Brazil.
