Senate fails to reject Trump’s national emergency on tariffs, as Republicans splinter

The Senate failed Wednesday to pass a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff agenda, as several Republicans signaled beforehand they favored halting the relatively new levies. The disapproval resolution failed 49-49, with three Republicans joining all Democrats present in attempting to throw a wrench in Trump’s tariff plans. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced…

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Sketchy rumors hint at an iPhone desktop mode

Alongside all the rumors lately about a big visual redesign for iOS and a more Mac-like iPadOS experience, there’s one interesting one that’s been bubbling up: the iPhone could get a desktop mode of sorts.  Majin Bu, who has a mixed history with leaks, wrote last week that unnamed sources had said iPhones with USB-C…

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Microsoft reports strong cloud growth in Q3 earnings

Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2025 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $70.1 billion in revenue and a net income of $25.8 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 13 percent, and net income has increased by 18 percent. Microsoft was expected to report $68.42 billion in revenue, so the results have beaten Wall…

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