A Looming TikTok Ban & Cabinet Confirmations 01/17/25
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The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the TikTok ban in the U.S. in a unanimous decision. LightShed Ventures’ Rich Greenfield discusses President-elect Trump’s affinity for the app, and whether, despite the SCOTUS ruling, TikTok will remain functional. The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could be approved this weekend; Amos Hochstein, the White House official who brokered the Israel-Hezbollah deal explains current negotiations in the Middle East, including the imminent exchange of prisoners. Plus, on Capitol Hill, cabinet confirmation hearings continue in the lead up to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Amos Hochstein - 14:09 Rich Greenfield - 28:28 In this episode: Rich Greenfield, @RichLightShed Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie