House easily passes bill that could ban TikTok
The House of Representatives passed a bill to ban TikTok by a vote of 352-65. Voting on Wednesday puts the focus in the Senate on what to do with a controversial bill that has President Biden’s support. One councilor voted present. The Protecting Americans from Applications Controlled by Foreign Adversaries law will force TikTok’s China-based […]
TikTok one step closer to US ban after House overwhelmingly approves divestment bill
House lawmakers on Wednesday ordered ByteDance, which is affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, to withdraw from TikTok within six months, despite mounting national security concerns and outcry from passionate fans. , passed to force popular social media apps to be banned in the United States. The Protecting Americans from Applications Controlled by Foreign Enemies […]
Proposed CA legislation would ban fake gunfire, require advanced notification in active-shooter drills
A bill proposed Tuesday would ban fake shots from active shooter drills in California public schools and require schools to notify students, teachers and parents in advance if a drill is planned. It is also mandatory to do so. The measure was introduced by Democratic Rep. Chris Ward, who argued that some school districts are […]
China says TikTok ban would ‘come back to bite the United States’
China warned on Wednesday that a possible ban on TikTok “will come back to bite the US.” The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Wednesday morning on a bill that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company ByteDance to sell the video-based social media app or face a ban in the United States. “The United […]
Steve Bannon bashes Donald Trump for opposing TikTok ban
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon jumped on Donald Trump for his opposition to banning TikTok. It has been suggested that his former boss’s opposition may be motivated by billionaire donors with large stakes in the Chinese-owned app. Bannon, who was fired as a White House adviser after critical quotes about the then-president were published […]
Congress to TikTok: Tick-tock, tick-tock … BAN!
Capitalism rewards success. Privately owned companies often succeed when they create things that people like, use, and value. The more people like, use, and value something through voluntary transactions, the more economic success it will have. That is the capitalist system. A free market where people are free to make their own choices, and the […]
Rand Paul: Proposed TikTok ban ‘makes no sense’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that the proposed ban on TikTok “makes no sense” ahead of a scheduled vote in the full House on Wednesday. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Paul said TikTok’s ban is similar to measures adopted by the Chinese government, the very threat such a ban purports to protect […]
California lawmaker introduces bill to ban artificial dyes in school cafeterias — with some kids’ favorites making list
California lawmakers introduced a new bill Tuesday that would ban artificial colors from food sold in school cafeterias. And kids’ favorites like Lucky Charms, Gatorade and Skittles are on the cutting board. Rep. Jesse Gabriel has banned synthetic food colors and additives from California public schools because the chemicals are believed to be linked to […]
House bill to ban TikTok set for vote as US intelligence flags security risks
A House bill that would require the company to sell TikTok to its China-based owners or face an outright ban by the United States is fast-tracked for a vote this week. And the national security risks posed by the wildly popular video app are at the forefront of the fierce political debate over whether TikTok […]
Leftists howl after SoCal city effectively votes to ban Pride flags on public property: ‘They’re full of s**t’
Leftists in California and online are crying out in anger after a Southern California city passed a resolution restricting the flags that can be flown on public land. Huntington Beach, a city of about 200,000 people located about 55 miles south of Los Angeles, voted to approve the measure last week. Amendment of city charter […]