Jul 30, 2024

How the DJT stock could finally make money for Donald J. Trump

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We'll hear how something called a “Standby Equity Purchase Agreement” could put money in the hands of the former president.

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The latest on online safety reform

by Nova Safo

The Senate is poised to approve one of the most consequential pieces of legislation to date aimed at protecting children online. The bill, if it were to become law, would force social media platform to operate to a new standard: a “duty of care.”

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A new Trump Media deal could put cold, hard cash in former president's hands

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom

Jul 30, 2024

A “standby equity purchase agreement” may produce a windfall for the 2024 candidate. ProPublica's Justin Elliott explains.

Donald Trump owns about 60% of Trump Media, "and his stake at current market prices is worth roughly $4 billion," said Justin Elliott of ProPublica.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

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