Evening Report — Fate of TikTok in Senate’s hands

the house advanced a bill that could eventually ban the popular video-sharing app tick tockUnless the owner agrees to cut ties with China.

The House of Representatives passed the bill, also known as the Protecting Americans from Regulatory Applications by Foreign Enemies Act. 352-65 Vote On Wednesday, the bill will be sent to the Senate, where pressure will mount to pass it.

The White House, along with the press secretary, expressed satisfaction with the passage of the bill. Karine Jean Pierre “I’m pleased that this bill is moving forward…I look forward to swift action from the Senate,” he told reporters Wednesday on Air Force One.

It’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.N.Y.) did not take a stance when asked about the matter Wednesday, saying only that the Senate would “consider the bill once it comes from the House.”

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman mark warner (D-Virginia) and Ranking Member Sen. marco rubio (R-Florida) said he would work to pass the House bill in the Senate.

China called the ban on TikTok a “bullying act” and warned it would “come back to attack the United States.”

(The Hill)

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Member of Parliament Ken Buck (R-Colo.) has said he is retiring later this month, claiming he is tired of the current political debate.

Boebert currently serves as a state representative. 3rd Congressional District. But she announced late last year that she would seek to win Buck’s solidly Republican seat in the 4th District after Buck announced he would not seek re-election to her.

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If Boebert were to resign from her seat to run in the opening election, she could threaten the Republican House majority and risk losing her seat. Otherwise, another candidate could win the seat and have an advantage in campaigning in the district.

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Cheney is The Hills pledged to “do whatever it takes to prevent President Trump from returning to the White House.” caroline bakir I will report it.

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“So it’s Scarlett Johansson. Here it is. black widow – They bring in someone from “The Avengers” and have them play me outside in the cold. That’s what I’m here for,” she said.

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(The Hill)

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