Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) has questions about a $10 billion fee that TikTok's buyers reportedly are paying the U.S. Treasury Department, on top of what they spent to buy the actual business from China's ByteDance. - But those involved are keeping silent. Driving the news: Warner yesterday sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, asking about how the fee was determined, approved and how the money would be spent without violating the Anti-Deficiency Act — a rule that prohibits federal agencies from spending money without Congressional appropriation (unless used for deficit reduction). - His office seems to have no additional information than what was first reported by the WSJ . - For context, a typical M&A banker would take…
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Argentina has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO).WHO WAS INVOLVED: Argentine President Javier Milei’s government and the WHO.WHEN & WHERE: The withdrawal was completed on March 17, 2026, as announced by the Foreign Ministry.KEY QUOTE: “Argentina will continue to promote international cooperation in health through bilateral agreements and regional forums, […] The post Argentina Follows U.S. Lead, Exits WHO. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Argentina has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO WAS INVOLVED: Argentine President Javier Milei’s government and the WHO. WHEN & WHERE: The withdrawal was completed on March 17, 2026, as announced by the Foreign Ministry. KEY QUOTE: “Argentina will continue to promote international cooperation in health through bilateral agreements and regional forums, while fully preserving its sovereignty and its capacity to make decisions regarding health policies.” – Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno IMPACT: The move follows the United States’ similar decision earlier this year, raising questions about the WHO’s influence. IN FULL Argentina has now finalized its exit from…Open
U.S. diesel prices have risen almost 38% in the 20 days since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The average was $5.04 a gallon on Wednesday, the most expensive since December 2022, according to data from AAA.
Dems who opposed the bill said it wasn’t necessary because noncitizens convicted of fraud are already eligible for deportation. "Another week, another redundant and completely unnecessary immigration crime bill," said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
