Sell-Or-Ban TikTok Goes to Biden

Published: Wed, 04/24/24

Updated: Sun, 04/28/24

Congress passed a bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell its U.S. operations within a year or be banned, a decision that Biden is expected to sign into law but which will likely face legal challenges.Insert Preheader


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Sell-Or-Ban TikTok Goes to Biden

USA Today

Congress passed a bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell its U.S. operations within a year or be banned, a decision that Biden is expected to sign into law but which will likely face legal challenges.

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Trump Trial Turns Tabloid

Politico

The Trump trial has taken on a tabloid-like atmosphere, featuring sensational National Enquirer stories used to illustrate efforts to aid Trump's 2016 campaign through a "catch and kill" tactic.

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TN House Allows Armed Teachers

The Tennessean

The Tennessee House passed a bill allowing trained teachers and school staff to carry handguns, amid vocal protests and criticism, and the measure is now expected to become law.

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Enquirer Made Up Cruz/Oswald Story

NBC News

David Pecker testified that the National Enquirer fabricated a 2016 story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, directed by Trump's team as part of a strategy to target Trump's GOP rivals.

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Pennsylvania's Primary Problem

U.S. News & World Report

PA’s closed primary system disenfranchises 1.3M independent voters, impacting key elections and prompting widespread calls for reforms to allow open participation in all taxpayer-funded elections.

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SCOTUS Emergency Abortion Case

SCOTUSblog

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a federal law requiring emergency rooms to offer stabilizing treatment overrides Idaho's restrictive abortion laws in emergencies.

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$138.7M for Larry Nassar Victims

Reuters

The Justice Department has settled for $138.7 million with victims of Larry Nassar, addressing the FBI's mishandling of the initial investigation into his sexual abuse of athletes.

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Tesla Jumps 13% on Announcement

CNBC

Tesla shares rose 13% after Elon Musk announced an early start to production of a new affordable EV by 2025, despite a 9% drop in first-quarter revenue and missed earnings expectations.

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Trump Has a Competent Lawyer

Intelligencer

Todd Blanche, serving as Donald Trump’s defense lawyer, is employing a strategy to delay legal proceedings effectively, aiming to prevent Trump from facing jail until after the election.

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Trump Prosecution as Historic Mistake

The New York Times

Jed Handelsman Shugerman sees the case against Donald Trump, alleging falsified records to hide election interference, as legally flawed and a clear case of prosecutorial overreach.

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Biden Will Deliver 2 Commencements

Atlanta News First

President Biden will deliver the 140th commencement address at Morehouse College, his second at an HBCU, amidst concerns from the community about his stance on international conflicts.

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What To Know on FTC and Non-Competes

The Hill

The FTC voted to ban most noncompete agreements, aiming to increase U.S. worker mobility and wages, although the rule faces opposition and potential legal challenges from business groups.

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Mitch McConnell Roasts Tucker Carlson

Mediaite

Mitch McConnell criticized Tucker Carlson and Trump for their stances on foreign aid, while discussing the anticipated passage of a foreign aid package supporting Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

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Secret Service Must Plan for Jail

ABC News

The U.S. Secret Service is planning for the potential jailing of former President Donald Trump for contempt in his hush money trial, although prosecutors are presently seeking only a fine.

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Mass Graves Were Bulldozed

Sky News

Satellite imagery indicates that Israeli forces bulldozed mass graves at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, where Palestinians had buried bodies during a siege, despite Israel's denial of such graves.

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Realtors: “Don’t Piss off the DOJ”

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Veteran Vegas real estate agents support the DOJ’s investigation into the National Association of Realtors' commission policies, driven by a federal appeals court's decision to restart the inquiry.

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ABV Extremes Competing in Beer

Axios

Colorado breweries are increasingly producing higher-alcohol beers, like imperial IPAs with up to 10% ABV, to compete with hard seltzers and changing consumer preferences.

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Old Age Begins at 75

StudyFinds

People now view 75 as the beginning of old age, a shift influenced by increased life expectancy, pushing the perceived onset of old age later than in past generations.

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Columbia Gaza Camp Reaches 7th Day

Columbia Daily Spectator

The "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" at Columbia reached its 7th day, featuring events and speeches that advocated for Palestinian solidarity and critiqued university policies amid ongoing discussions.

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Inside Tarantino's Movie Collapse

The Hollywood Reporter

Quentin Tarantino's anticipated final film, "The Movie Critic," unexpectedly collapsed amid extensive rewrites and unconfirmed high-profile casting rumors, despite Sony Pictures' backing.

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Johnson Apologizes to Biden for Eye Rolls

For the Left

Seated just over the president’s shoulder during the State of the Union address, the speaker couldn’t mask his expressions of exhaustion and exasperation as Biden laid into Republicans. 

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Biden Wins PA Democratic Primary

For the Right

President won the PA Democratic primary, securing up to 159 more delegates and overshadowing his long-shot challengers despite some Dem discontent over his handling of international issues. 

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