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Schumer tees up vote on major online kids safety bills after months-long battle

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to introduce two major bills this week aimed at protecting kids online, following months of pressure from parents who are victims. Schumer’s office confirmed that the two bills, the Child Online Safety Act and a related bill called COPPA 2.0, will receive their first procedural votes as early as […]

California Voters Growing Skeptical of Months-Long Ballot Counting Process

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Nearly two months after the election, a recount has settled the results of the Northern California U.S. House primary, breaking a mathematically impossible tie for second place, but also highlighting the long time it took to count the votes. It was a hit. Most Californians vote by mail, and the quest […]

TikTok, Universal Announce Licensing Agreement, Ending Months-Long Dispute

TikTok’s CEO said, “We are committed to working together to increase value.” (representative) new york: TikTok and Universal announced a new licensing agreement Thursday, ending a months-long dispute that removed popular music from the social media platform. The companies released a joint statement saying the new deal includes “improved compensation” for artists and songwriters under […]

Senate passes Ukraine, Israel funding after months-long stalemate

The Senate passed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid bill Tuesday, ending a bitter months-long fight over $61 billion for the Ukraine war that has deeply divided Republicans. The bill passed by a vote of 79-18 and now goes to President Biden for his signature. The aid package, which also includes $15 billion in military […]

Tuberville ends blockade of most military promotions after months-long abortion fight

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, announced Tuesday that he is finally reversing his hold on hundreds of military promotions in protest of the Pentagon’s abortion policies. Mr. Tuberville told reporters that he had put all but four-star generals on hold after nine months of protests that infuriated some of his colleagues, including Republicans, who were concerned […]