Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner’s Pakistan trip for Iran talks, says regime is suffering from ‘infighting’
insert_link Business Olive Garden plans nationwide rollout of lighter portions menu following successful testing Darden Restaurants will roll out a new lighter portion entrées menu at all Olive Garden locations in January, the company announced during its quarterly earnings call Thursday.The Italian-American chain is adding the new menu section, which features seven existing dishes in smaller portions at lower prices, after seeing strong results from tests earlier this year, CEO Rick Cardenas said on the call. "Olive Garden has seen a double-digit increase in affordability […] todayDecember 18, 2025 3
insert_link Business TikTok reaches agreements on new US joint venture with closing set for 2026 TikTok moved to end a yearslong political and legal battle on Thursday as CEO Shou Chew told staff the company signed agreements to form a new U.S. joint venture with American-led investors, with the transaction set to close Jan. 22, 2026.In an internal memo provided to FOX Business, CEO Shou Chew told employees the company has signed agreements with investors to create a new TikTok U.S. joint venture. He said […] todayDecember 18, 2025 4
insert_link Business Popular salad dressings, sold at Costco and reportedly Publix, recalled over ‘foreign objects’ Thousands of cases of salad dressings sold at retailers nationwide, including Costco Food Court and reportedly Publix, have been recalled due to potential contamination of "foreign objects."The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that California-based Ventura Foods is recalling 3,556 cases of its products after black plastic planting materials were discovered in granulated onion ingredients.The recall began on Nov. 6, and was classified as a Class II recall on Dec. 4. […] todayDecember 17, 2025 6
insert_link Business Hyundai, Kia to spend millions fixing anti-theft technology after cars become top targets for crime Hyundai and Kia will overhaul security features in millions of vehicles as part of a sweeping multistate settlement accusing the companies of failing to install industry-standard anti-theft technology in many of their models.Under the agreement, the automakers must provide free zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protectors to current eligible owners, add engine immobilizers to all future U.S. vehicles and pay up to $9 million in restitution to consumers and participating states, Attorney […] todayDecember 17, 2025 4
insert_link Business BHP CEO says $2B BlackRock deal is ‘first of a series’ of similar infrastructure moves BHP has announced a new $2 billion deal to sell a 49% stake in its Western Australia power network to BlackRock-Owned Global Infrastructure Partners. The new deal allows the company to unlock cash from its energy infrastructure without ending control of its iron ore operations. The move comes as BlackRock is moving to buy hard infrastructure.BHP CEO Mike Henry spoke to "The Claman Countdown" about the deal. BLACKROCK'S LARRY FINK SAYS US STILL […] todayDecember 17, 2025 1
insert_link Business LARRY KUDLOW: Share your economic optimism, Mr. President President Trump will address the nation tonight with a very important speech. I sincerely hope he looks forward more than backward. What do I mean by that? He has a fabulous list of achievements in his first year. Most notably, closing the border and stopping illegal immigration. Passage of the one big, beautiful bill, with its pro-growth supply side tax cuts, deregulation, drill, baby, drill, as well as other elements. […] todayDecember 17, 2025 1
insert_link Business Bessent unveils ‘Trump account’ details, announces philanthropic challenge Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday announced new details about the creation of so-called Trump accounts that were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and launched a website for the initiative.Bessent spoke at the Treasury Department and said that with the rollout of the investment accounts, "An entire generation of Americans is about to learn in the most life-changing way possible how even small contributions can become generational wealth, […] todayDecember 17, 2025 6
insert_link Business Billionaire Ray Dalio backs Trump admin investment accounts for kids, joining Michael Dell Billionaire investor Ray Dalio threw his support behind President Donald Trump's plan to create investment accounts for children across the country on Wednesday.Dalio announced a donation of roughly $75 million aimed at contributing $250 to investment accounts for 300,000 children in Connecticut. Trump has called on wealthy Americans to contribute to similar funds across the country."By providing children with savings accounts that compound over time we are providing them with […] todayDecember 17, 2025 4
insert_link Business Navarro warns US economy in ‘perilous situation’ as Supreme Court weighs Trump tariff powers A top member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet warned Wednesday that the U.S. economy faces a dire future at the hands of the Supreme Court as it prepares to deliberate the emergency use of tariffs."If the Supreme Court wants to support the tariffs, they certainly will be on the right side of the law on this," senior counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro said on "Mornings with Maria.""We're in […] todayDecember 17, 2025 2
Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner’s Pakistan trip for Iran talks, says regime is suffering from ‘infighting’