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Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it's not sold by its Chinese parent company
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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it's sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the United States.

Judge's ruling hints rescue for parents, rebuke for politicians, coming in CA
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Judge's ruling hints rescue for parents, rebuke for politicians, coming in CA

California’s parent-despising attorney general Rob Bonta lost a pivotal court ruling, and received a blistering lecture from a federal judge, over the issue of parental rights in public schools.

Brand-new 'Friends' caucus in Congress sees one true ally
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A stronger Israel will lead to a stronger, more peaceful Middle East, some U.S. Congressional leaders believe.

Many will want credit for ceasefire that sits in limbo
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Who would benefit politically the most if a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas becomes reality? Joe Biden? Donald Trump? Maybe Hamas? It might be "all of the above" in a public relations battle.

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HHS plays a central role in shaping abortion policy at both the state and federal levels. That's why senators must require explicit assurances from RFK Jr. that he will prioritize the defense of unborn life and continue the pro-life advancements made under Trump’s first term.

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GOP must condition RFK's HHS appointment on pro-life policy

HHS plays a central role in shaping abortion policy at both the state and federal levels. That's why senators must require explicit assurances from RFK Jr. that he will prioritize the defense of unborn life and continue the pro-life advancements made under Trump’s first term.

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