🗞️A TikTok deal is close

In partnership with

September 15th, 2025

What happened today 🇺🇸,

• President Trump will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to potentially finalize a TikTok deal after the U.S. and China announced today that they reached a framework agreement, the deal aims to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. by shifting to U.S.-controlled ownership…the Friday call is seen as a critical step to complete the deal ahead of the deadline for TikTok to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban

• Maurene Comey, former federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over her firing in July from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York

• The U.S. military conducted a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug trafficking vessel, the strike targeted a boat operating in international waters and was suspected of transporting illegal narcotics from Venezuela to the U.S.

• President Trump suggested today that companies and corporations should not have to provide quarterly financial reports and should instead move to semi-annual reporting, stating the change would save money and let managers focus on long-term success…Trump emphasized that the Securities and Exchange Commission must first formally approve any shift from the longstanding quarterly requirement before companies can transition to reporting every six months

• New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

• Apple's iOS 26 software update for iPhones became available today for iPhone 11, iPhone SE 2, and later models…the update introduces a new feature called Liquid Glass design, which offers a "glassy"/ see-through look with clearer and more fluid interface elements

• McDonald's has announced a $200 million investment over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches in the U.S.

• Alphabet, the parent company to Google, has reached a market capitalization of $3 trillion for the first time, it is now the fourth company to reach a $3 trillion market capitalization joining Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft

• Tyson Foods announced it will stop using high fructose corn syrup and several other controversial ingredients in its U.S. products by the end of 2025…read more here 

• OpenAI is backing “Critterz” which is an animated feature film made largely with generative AI, with the goal to complete production in just nine months with a budget under $30 million, far cheaper and faster than typical Hollywood projects…the purpose is to demonstrate that AI can substantially lower costs and accelerate timelines for movie creation

• DOW up .11% / S&P up .47%

• The S&P 500 closed at another all-time high and above 6,600 for the first time in history

Learn Real Estate Investing from Wharton's Best Minds

In just 8 weeks, learn institutional-grade real estate analysis and modeling from Wharton faculty and seasoned investors.

You’ll gain:

• Insider insights on how top firms like Blackstone and KKR evaluate deals

• Exclusive invites to recruiting and networking events

• Direct access to Wharton faculty and a certificate that signals credibility

Join a thriving community of 5,000+ graduates for ongoing career development, networking, and deal flow.

Use code SAVE300 at checkout to save $300 on tuition.

Program starts October 6.

Enroll Today

Bonus: A look at the most popular AI chatbots in 2025

Please follow The Simple American on X @TSimpleAmerican x.com/Tsimpleamerican

Quote of the day: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born... and the day you find out why.” -Mark Twain

Have a great night!

P.S. We love connecting with our readers so…

Please reply to this newsletter for more info on any news points in the letter, feel free to give us any feedback you have, or let us know what you want more of!

P.P.S. Want to reach over 13,500 people? Reply to this email to inquire about advertising with us!