**TikTok Ban Approved by Congress, President Biden’s Signature Imminent**

Washington, D.C. – Congress passed a landmark legislation late Tuesday targeting TikTok, a popular video-sharing platform owned by a Chinese company, ByteDance. This decisive move comes after years of attempts to address national security concerns associated with the app’s Chinese ownership. The Senate approved the measure with an overwhelming vote of 79 to 18, as part of a comprehensive aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The bill will now be sent to President Biden’s …

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**TikTok Ban Bill Speeding Through Congress Amid Legal Threats – What’s Next for the App’s 170 Million Users?**

Washington, DC – The House passed a bill on Saturday to ban TikTok in the United States if the Chinese-based owner does not sell its stake within a year, as part of a larger foreign aid package. This fast-tracked decision has raised national security concerns about the app’s owner, Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd. The bipartisan bill was passed by a 360-58 vote and is now headed to the Senate after negotiations extended the selling …

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Antisemitism Debate on Campus: Columbia University President’s Response Shocks Congress

New York, USA – With intensifying debates about free speech on US campuses amid the Israel-Gaza conflict, Columbia University’s president, Dr. Nemat Shafik, testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to address concerns about antisemitism on campus. The discussion revolved around the effectiveness of the university’s measures to combat antisemitism, particularly in light of controversial pro-Palestinian slogans. During the hearing, Dr. Shafik condemned antisemitism but faced scrutiny over her response to a …

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**Boeing** under Fire: Shocking Revelations of Safety Failures Exposed in Congress Hearing

Washington, D.C. – Boeing faced scrutiny in back-to-back Senate hearings on Wednesday as lawmakers delved into allegations of serious safety failures within the troubled aircraft manufacturer. The Senate Commerce Committee heard testimony from an expert panel highlighting significant flaws in Boeing’s safety culture. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas emphasized the need for the Federal Aviation Administration and Congress to prioritize ensuring the safety of passengers boarding Boeing planes. The expert panel, in a report issued …

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Metal Detectors at House of Congress: Supreme Court Denies Appeal from Lawmakers Fined $5,000 for Dodging Security

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from three Republican congressmen who were fined for bypassing security measures at the Capitol. The fines, totaling $5,000 each, were imposed after the lawmakers avoided metal detectors installed following the January 6th attack on the Capitol. This decision by the Supreme Court follows a pattern set in previous cases involving members of Congress fined for violating security protocols. The justices previously rejected the …

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**Vaccine** prevents UTIs for up to 9 years in over half of patients – groundbreaking results revealed at EAU Congress!

Paris, France – A groundbreaking vaccine has emerged as a potential substitute for antibiotics in treating recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Recent findings unveiled at the European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress in Paris showcased the remarkable efficacy of the MV140 vaccine, which has successfully prevented UTIs for up to 9 years in 54% of individuals who received the oral spray-based immunization. Dr. Bob Yang, a Consultant Urologist at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, …

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**Maryland** Leaders Urging Congress to Swiftly Advance Aid After Key Bridge Collapse

Baltimore, Maryland – The aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse continues to pose a significant challenge as recovery efforts are underway. The recovery operation to unsnarl the ruins of the bridge is complex and risky, with officials expressing the need for urgent aid money to reopen the Port of Baltimore’s vital shipping channel. The Army Corps of Engineers and demolition crews are working diligently to clear the debris from the bridge collapse that …

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Resignation Bombshell: GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher to Leave Congress Early, Impacting House Majority

Washington, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, who recently announced his decision not to seek re-election, has confirmed that he will resign from Congress earlier than expected. This unexpected move further complicates matters for House Republicans, struggling to maintain stability under Speaker Mike Johnson. Gallagher’s early departure on April 19 comes as a surprise, particularly since he is the chairman of the select committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party. The 40-year-old Iraq war veteran …

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Congress Races to Avert Shutdown with $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill – Will Senate Conservatives Delay Deal?

Washington, D.C. – With a potential government shutdown looming, leaders in Congress have unveiled a $1.2 trillion spending bill in a race to avert the crisis. The bill has been met with mixed reactions, with conservative lawmakers criticizing it as a “swamp omnibus” that fails to address key issues. The proposed spending package includes funding for various government programs and agencies, aimed at keeping the government running smoothly. However, some conservatives are unhappy with certain …

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