Fox News Politics Newsletter: Time’s Up for TikTok
The Trump administration is facing a major setback as the Supreme Court has upheld a federal law that would ban the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok. This decision comes just two days before the bipartisan divestiture law is set to take effect. The court ruled that Congress has well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and its relationship with a foreign adversary, leading to the decision to uphold the ban.
In other news, the Trump inaugural ceremony is set to move indoors due to frigid temperatures. The last time a presidential inauguration was moved indoors was during Reagan’s second term in 1985. This decision comes amidst a flurry of other Trump transition updates, including RNC chair Whatley vowing to protect Trump after coasting to reelection victory, Trump teasing action in the near future in response to the SCOTUS decision, and 400-plus farmers and growers groups urging the Senate to confirm Trump’s USDA pick.
On Capitol Hill, a new set of bills is being introduced to challenge China’s Belt and Road initiative, with lawmakers aiming to “mute China’s siren song.” Additionally, a reporter was dragged out of Blinken’s final press conference, raising questions about press freedom. House Democrats are threatening to block Trump’s tariff plans, while a top border lawmaker is pushing to declare a bloodthirsty gang a terrorist organization.
Across America, a Midwest state’s DEI department has been nixed in the new governor’s first major act, causing controversy. A city bus narrowly avoided disaster on an elevated overpass during rush hour, highlighting the dangers of public transportation. In New Jersey, a top watchdog official has abruptly resigned and been removed from the state voter rolls following a residency flap.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Trump presidential transition, incoming Congress, exclusive interviews, and more on FoxNews.com. This article was written by Fox News staff and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in politics.
