Kristen Scholer, Hive editor Jon Kelly, and the VF Hive panel discuss the top five stories of the week in technology, politics in business. Nick Bilton reports on his story about Donald Trump's threats to devalue the social media platforms that gave him his rise.
Nick also weighs in on early Facebook executive Chamath Palihapitiya's assertion that social media is tearing society apart. Scholer, Kelly and Bilton discuss whether that's true, and whether Facebook and Twitter will reach an inflection point.
Hive panelist Bess Levin talks about the latest trouble in Trumpland, with commerce secretary Wilbur Ross being accused of insider trading. Abigail Tracy reports on her story about Nikki Haley's potential political ambitions in 2020.
T.A. Frank winds up the Hive 5 with his analysis of the recent Senate Special Election in Alabama. Frank and the panel discuss Roy Moore's defeat and unlikely victory for Democrat Doug Jones. They cover the potential for future Democratic victories in Alabama, as well as Charles Barkley's message to the state prior to the election.
The administration confirmed Wednesday that it would raise the proposed tax rate on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent, further escalating trade tensions between the two countries.
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The chief prosecutor of Jersey City, Jake Hudnut, stopped prosecuting pot possession cases and said a proposed bill legalizing recreational marijuana could mean "conceivably there will never be another person prosecuted in New Jersey for simple marijuana possession."
Senator Mark Warner of Virginia is leading the charge against big tech, but he may not accomplish much unless Democrats make major gains in midterm elections, according to Axios reporter David McCabe.
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During a 'Fox And Friends' appearance Monday, President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani said he's not certain collusion is a crime. Republican strategist Rick Wilson notes on Cheddar that Giuliani's latest comments imply the Trump administration has something to hide.
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'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah' producers sit down with Cheddar anchors on Friday to discuss a new book from the shows writers which compiles stats and information on President Trump's Tweets. Here are some of the President's most (in)famous tweets.
Producers for 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah' sit down with Cheddar anchors on Friday to discuss a new book conceived by the show's writers, which compiles stats and information on President Trump's tweets.
The economy grew by 4.1 percent in the second quarter, according to the latest GDP data. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) explains on Cheddar how the growth will shape midterm elections and what he thinks of the current job market.
