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FILE PHOTO: TikTok offices in Culver City, California

Nation Sep 23

TikTok’s algorithm to be licensed to U.S. joint venture led by tech giant Oracle and investment firm Silver Lake

By Michael Liedtke, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Politics Sep 22

FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows 3D-printed Donald Trump miniature model and TikTok logo
Oracle will manage TikTok’s algorithm for U.S. users under Trump administration deal

The decision addresses U.S. national security concerns over the China-based social media platform.

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Politics Sep 21

FILE PHOTO: TikTok head office in United States
Trump says Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in U.S.-China TikTok deal

President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a deal in which the U.S. will take control of the social video platform TikTok.

By Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Politics Sep 08

Inauguration ceremony for Trump's second presidential term
Murdoch family reaches media empire succession deal that won’t change direction of Fox News

Rupert Murdoch’s family has reached a deal on control of the 94-year-old mogul’s media empire after his death, ensuring no change in direction at Fox News, the most popular network for President Donald Trump and conservatives.

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Politics Sep 08

U.S. President Trump delivers remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission, in Washington, D.C.
House Democrats release image of alleged Trump birthday note to Epstein

The House Oversight Committee has obtained the “infamous ‘Birthday Book’ that contains a note from President Trump that he has said does not exist,” the committee’s top Democrat said Monday.

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Jul 28

Trump seeks quick Murdoch deposition in lawsuit over Epstein story

By Associated Press

Donald Trump is asking a federal court in Florida to compel media mogul Rupert Murdoch to give a deposition in the president's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal within 15 days.

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Jul 19

Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over story reporting on Epstein ties

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Larry Neumeister, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch Friday, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Jan 22

Murdoch’s UK tabloids apologize to Prince Harry and admit intruding on the late Princess Diana

By Brian Melley, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Prince Harry claimed a monumental victory Wednesday as Rupert Murdoch's U.K. tabloids made an unprecedented apology for intruding in his life over decades and agreed to pay substantial damages to settle his privacy invasion lawsuit.

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Sep 16

Closed-door hearing in Nevada could decide control of the Murdoch media empire

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press

A probate court in Nevada is set to begin reviewing evidence this week in a behind-closed-doors dispute that could determine who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after his death.

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Mar 20

Prince Harry’s lawyer implicates Rupert Murdoch in cover-up of unlawful snooping by his tabloids

By Brian Melley, Associated Press

Prince Harry's lawyer says the cover-up of unlawful information gathering at British tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch went all the way to the top.

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