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In November 2025, a rumor spread online that U.S. President Donald Trump had moved the historic Resolute Desk from the Oval Office to Mar-a-Lago. Nearly every American president has used the Resolute Desk since Queen Victoria gifted it to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880.

The Trade Desk ( TTD 2.19%) stock has taken a big beating on the market in 2025, losing 63% of its value as of this writing. This sharp drop witnessed by the programmatic advertising provider has been fueled by a slowdown in its growth rate, concerns about rising competition from the likes of Amazon, and an expensive valuation.

Plus, Trump offers Saudi crown prince a warm welcome. And the House overwhelmingly passes the Epstein files bill.

NPR's concert series Tiny Desk, first launched on a whim in 2008, attracts millions of viewers. We hear from two members of the NPR music team on what they love about producing and sharing Tiny Desk performances with the world.

This paradox—positive financials met with a negative stock reaction—stems from mounting concerns over the competitive threat posed by

Recently, Wood picked up shares of The Trade Desk ( TTD 3.05%) for the flagship Ark Innovation ETF ( ARKK 1.40%), as well as the Ark Next Generation Internet ETF ( ARKW 1.71%). The Trade Desk stock is down 63% this year, in sharp contrast with an 18% gain for the S&P 500. What does she see that the market doesn't?

President Donald Trump’s once unquestioned grip on his MAGA political base is showing signs of strain as some of his supporters have started pushing back on White House policy proposals they see as contrary to his long-held promises on immigration and the economy.