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Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns
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9 hours ago

Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns

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  • Supreme Court backs a law that might ban TikTok in the U.S. due to national security risks.
  • TikTok must divest from Chinese ownership by 2025 to avoid shutdown, affecting 170M U.S. users.
  • The Court unanimously prioritizes national security over First Amendment concerns for TikTok.
  • Apple, Google, and Oracle may need to remove TikTok or block U.S. operations following the decision.
  • Bipartisan support for the TikTok ban is fueled by worries about data links to China's government.
  • TikTok's potential ban could let apps like Instagram and YouTube dominate its cultural space.
  • Uncertain future prompts TikTok users to explore alternatives as legal and executive actions loom.
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Biden’s Historic Clemency: Over 2,500 Commutations Granted
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12 hours ago

Biden’s Historic Clemency: Over 2,500 Commutations Granted

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  • Biden grants record 2,500 commutations for nonviolent drug offenses.
  • Focus on correcting crack vs. powder cocaine sentencing disparities.
  • December commutations set largest modern clemency single-day action.
  • Clemency includes commuting some death sentences, sparking debate.
  • Biden aims to address disproportionate sentencing and outdated laws.
  • Biden's controversial pardons bring scrutiny, including of Hunter Biden.
  • Over 6,625 pending clemency applications highlight reform challenges.
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Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment Ratified in Historic Address
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8 hours ago

Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment Ratified in Historic Address

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  • Biden symbolically declares Equal Rights Amendment the 28th Amendment.
  • ERA aims to eliminate gender discrimination and promote pay equity.
  • Legal hurdles remain due to missed deadlines and state rescissions.
  • Biden's proclamation lacks legal force; Congress must act for ERA recognition.
  • ERA's journey since 1972 shows complexities of constitutional amendments.
  • Virginia's ratification in 2020 revived debates on ERA's constitutional status.
  • Controversy surrounds ERA's impact on abortion rights, sparking national debate.
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Trump's Science Policies Stir Controversy Amid New Appointments
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7 hours ago

Trump's Science Policies Stir Controversy Amid New Appointments

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  • 50,000 scientists urge Congress for science integrity, resisting political interference.
  • Virginia Burkett's reinstatement underscores issues from Trump’s climate science alterations.
  • Union warns Trump's Schedule F return threatens federal scientific protections.
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination evokes fears for public health and science integrity.
  • Union of Concerned Scientists advocates against laws undermining future science.
  • Project 2025 threatens to weaken environmental safety regulations under Trump.
  • Scientists prepare defenses to protect climate science from potential political pressure.
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Trump to Make Crypto a National Priority with Executive Orders
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6 hours ago

Trump to Make Crypto a National Priority with Executive Orders

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  • Trump to make cryptocurrency a national priority with executive order.
  • Order may halt agency lawsuits against cryptocurrencies, says Bloomberg.
  • Proposed $20B Bitcoin reserve to hedge against inflation, reduce debt.
  • SEC reforms planned to ease crypto regulations after past complaints.
  • Crypto advisory council might improve government, industry relations.
  • Bitcoin price surpasses $100K, possibly reaching $130K due to crypto plans.
  • Speculations of crypto-friendly Congress passing pro-crypto laws in 2025.
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Dept. of Education Clarifies Title IX Rules for Athlete NIL Payments
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22 hours ago

Dept. of Education Clarifies Title IX Rules for Athlete NIL Payments

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  • New guidance requires equal NIL payment for male and female athletes under Title IX.
  • Schools focusing revenue on male sports may face Title IX violations.
  • Revenue-sharing models must equitably benefit all athletes or risk compliance issues.
  • Future shifts in political administration could alter these guidelines.
  • Majority male-team revenue distribution may lead to Title IX challenges.
  • NIL deals affected by new rules might face redistribution changes.
  • The NCAA allows schools to decide compliance, but new guidance adds complexity.
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Texas Judge Allows 3 States to Challenge Nationwide Access to Abortion Pill
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22 hours ago

Texas Judge Allows 3 States to Challenge Nationwide Access to Abortion Pill

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  • A Texas judge allows a lawsuit challenging national mifepristone access.
  • Idaho, Kansas, Missouri attorneys can contest FDA's mifepristone rules.
  • Case may affect national access to abortion pills, used in two-thirds of US abortions.
  • The Supreme Court previously dismissed the case, now revived by new states.
  • Biden's DOJ questions the case's relevance to Texas; judge calls it premature.
  • New lawsuit targets FDA's telehealth mifepristone policy, a key anti-abortion focus.
  • Project 2025's involvement intensifies the debate on reproductive rights.
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Trump's Cost-Cutting Team Refuses Watchdog's Involvement: Exclusive Report
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20 hours ago

Trump's Cost-Cutting Team Refuses Watchdog's Involvement: Exclusive Report

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  • Trump plans to cut federal rules with a new government efficiency effort.
  • Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy lead Trump's unofficial cost-cutting team.
  • Activists Eisen and Canter denied roles in Trump's administration.
  • Trump's team cites 'no room for Democrats' in government roles.
  • Eisen and Canter aimed to act as in-house watchdogs for transparency.
  • Trump lists biased individuals his administration won't hire.
  • Musk and Ramaswamy might benefit financially from policy changes.
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U.S. Senate Advances Bill to Broaden Migrant Deportations Amid GOP Push
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6 hours ago

U.S. Senate Advances Bill to Broaden Migrant Deportations Amid GOP Push

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  • Senate advances Laken Riley Act, targeting undocumented immigrants for theft crimes.
  • Ruben Gallego joins Democrats supporting bill with Republicans, shows bipartisan cooperation.
  • Act mandates ICE detention for migrants charged with burglary and theft, widening deportation.
  • Named for murder victim, Laken Riley Act sparks intense political debate.
  • Critics say the act infringes on rights, costing $27 billion to implement.
  • Democrat support draws criticism, seen as capitulating to extreme GOP policies.
  • Bill lets states sue federal government for enforcement lapses, expanding state powers.
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Trump Criticizes FBI for Closing DEI Office Before Taking Office
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13 hours ago

Trump Criticizes FBI for Closing DEI Office Before Taking Office

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  • Trump criticizes FBI for shutting DEI office before his term.
  • FBI began closing DEI office weeks prior, says spokesperson.
  • FBI's DEI aimed to boost diversity but faced merit criticism.
  • Republicans worry DEI harms FBI's core protection role.
  • Sen. Blackburn attacks DEI for overlooking FBI competence.
  • Trump proposes ending DEI across federal agencies.
  • Kash Patel to lead FBI, pledging significant reforms.
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