HISTORICAL FACTS: 13 | History Defined

TikTok’s CEO is set to enter a Washington fight he can’t win

TikTok’s ownership by a Chinese company, and the national security risk that could pose to the viral video app’s users, have drawn most of the attention ahead of the CEO’s testimony to Congress. But Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew is prepared for a variety of questions, including about kids’ mental…

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023

TikTok CEO to face skeptical lawmakers in testimony Thursday - Roll Call

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will have a tough task persuading lawmakers to soften their stance to the app at a Thursday hearing.

Roll Call · Mar 22, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank said it was too small to need regulation. Now it’s ‘too big to fail’

Student debts and underwater mortgages are private burdens, but corporate losses are matters of urgent public interest

The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2023

From Capitol Hill to White Castle

This week's tech-politics roundup: Tiny burgers in big trouble; Bollywood credit-card scam; Twitter canary silenced

Salon · Mar 12, 2023

Why Biden is making moves to the middle, especially on crime

The White House is positioning the president to the middle on crime in an effort to blunt attacks in next year's presidential election from former President Trump and Republicans.

WEKU · Mar 11, 2023

Senate votes to overturn DC criminal code changes

WASHINGTON — The Senate cleared a disapproval resolution Wednesday to block a District of Columbia bill that would have overhauled the criminal code, sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023

Congress overturns D.C. crime bill with President Biden's help

The Senate approved a GOP-led joint resolution that would overrule the Washington, D.C., city council's recent legislation to rewrite the criminal code for the nation's capital.

WEKU · Mar 9, 2023

Senate votes to overturn DC criminal code changes - Roll Call

The Senate cleared a measure Wednesday to nullify a controversial D.C. law, sending it to President Joe Biden for his expected signature.

Roll Call · Mar 8, 2023

Biden administration endorses new TikTok bill, calls for swift passage

WASHINGTON — The White House endorsed a bipartisan bill that could give the president authority to ban or force a sale of TikTok, support that could hasten passage and break a deadlock over how to address privacy concerns around the popular Chinese-owned app.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

White House backs bill to allow ban on Chinese-owned TikTok

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan claims bill addresses “technology-based threats” to Americans.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2023