📰 Today’s Key Headlines — September 25, 2025
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that forces TikTok’s U.S. operation to be owned by American investors (Oracle and Silver Lake), with China agreeing to end its control over key data and algorithms.
The White House has ordered federal agencies to prepare plans for large-scale staff cuts if a government shutdown occurs when funding expires on September 30. Critics say this signals a hardline stance ahead of budget negotiations.
The ICE facility in Dallas saw a fatal shooting: one detainee died and two were injured. The suspect later took his own life. Authorities noted the words “ANTI-ICE” were found on an unused bullet casing.
At the United Nations General Assembly, President Zelenskiy of Ukraine warned about the danger of an AI-driven arms race and stressed that global alliances are fragile in the face of rising geopolitical tensions.
In markets: stock futures are down, with investors watching upcoming inflation data and economic indicators. Starbucks is laying off 900 corporate workers as part of a restructuring move.
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