Tik Tok Deal Falls Apart Over Tariffs? Senate Framework Fight, Russia Tries Ref Role between U.S. Iran

 • TikTok sale deal was ready for Trump's signature before his Chinese tariff announcement caused ByteDance to back out
• Potential buyers included major corporations like Oracle and Amazon, plus surprise bidders like OnlyFans' founder
• Trump announced a 75-day extension beyond Saturday's deadline, claiming "tariffs are the most powerful economic tool"
• Senate Republicans passed Trump's budget framework at 2:30am with a 51-48 vote
• The plan raises the debt ceiling by $5 trillion and makes Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent using controversial accounting methods
• Russia called Trump's threats to bomb Iran "illegal and unacceptable" in a rare diplomatic rebuke
• Iran is currently enriching uranium to 60% purity, just short of weapons-grade levels
• Experts warn Iran could develop nuclear weapons within weeks if they take final steps 

 The political chessboard is getting more complex by the day as President Trump makes significant moves across multiple policy fronts simultaneously. Our latest episode unpacks three major developments that showcase the administration's multifaceted approach to domestic and international challenges.

We dive deep into the TikTok saga's stunning plot twist: a sale agreement that was reportedly finalized and ready for Trump's signature before his sweeping tariff announcement sent ByteDance representatives running for the exits. The buyer pool was surprisingly diverse, with serious interest from tech giants like Oracle and Amazon alongside unexpected contenders including the founder of OnlyFans. With 170 million American users hanging in the balance, Trump has now granted a 75-day extension while claiming "tariffs are the most powerful economic tool" – a classic negotiating tactic that's reshaping multiple fronts at once.

Meanwhile, Senate Republicans worked through the night to pass Trump's ambitious budget framework at 2:30am Saturday morning. The plan would raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion and make the 2017 tax cuts permanent using a controversial accounting method that scores the extensions at $0 cost to the deficit. Even some Republicans are questioning this approach, with Senator Bill Cassidy calling it a "dangerous precedent." The reconciliation process effectively sidelines Democrats from the process, but House conservatives may still pose a challenge with their concerns about deficit spending.

On the global stage, Russia has entered the diplomatic fray by strongly condemning Trump's threats to bomb Iran as "illegal and unacceptable." This comes as Tehran continues enriching uranium to 60% purity – dangerously close to weapons-grade levels – with experts warning they could develop nuclear weapons within weeks if final steps are taken. Former intelligence officers suggest Putin may be angling to serve as a broker between Washington and Tehran, adding another layer to an already complex geopolitical chess match with enormous stakes.

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