Fox News Politics Newsletter: Time is running out for TikTok

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– Trump has vowed to move the house because of the cold weather
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– FBI agent who said New Orleans The attack was “not a terrorist event” was reassigned
The Bell Tolls for TikTok
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law banning the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok just two days before the bipartisan divestment law is scheduled to take effect.
“There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, a means of engagement and a source of community,” the court wrote in the unsigned ruling. “But Congress has determined that the waiver is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary.
“For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights. The judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is affirmed.”.. .Read more

TikTok and the Supreme Court (Emma Woodhouse/Fox News Digital)
White House
READ AND PLANS: Biden’s official X account draws mockery with reference to a constitutional amendment that doesn’t exist…Read more
MORE COME?: Harris says she won’t go “quietly into the night”: “Our work is not done” …Read more
BIDEN His time: Biden says he won’t enforce TikTok ban, plans to target Trump administrationRead more
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU: Obama wishes wife Michelle a happy birthday as she stays away from key public events…Read more

Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama hugs her husband, former President of the United States Barack Obama, on stage during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, United States , on August 20, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
The Trump transition
COLD WEATHER: Trump Inaugural Moves Home; The last time that happened was Reagan’s second term in 1985…Read more
TRUMP’S CHAIR: RNC chairman Whatley vows to be ‘tip of the spear’ to protect Trump after he wins re-election…Read more
‘SIGN TUNNESS!’: Trump needs ‘time to review’ SCOTUS ruling, teases action in ‘not too distant future’…Read more
HOME SUPPORT: More than 400 farmers and grower groups are urging the Senate to confirm Trump’s choice USDA…Read more
TECHNOLOGICAL ALLIES: Elon Musk to speak at Trump’s pre-inauguration rally: report…Read more
CALL FROM BEIJING: Trump, China’s Xi talk by phone before inauguration…Read more
‘What’s the boss?’: Dem Senator questions Noem on how to work with Homan…Read more

This split features South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Tom Homan. (Getty/AP)
END OF WORK: Comer asks Trump DOJ to prosecute James Biden for making ‘false statements’ during impeachment probe…Read more
HOUSE CLEANING: Trump won’t wait for Senate confirmations to shake up State Department…Read more
SIZE MATTER: Trump likely to avoid inaugural crowd controversy by moving swearing-in at home…Read more
Capitol Hill
BELT AND ROAD CONTRACTS: A new group of bills challenges the CCP’s initiative: “We can mute China’s siren song” …Read more
DRAGGED REPORTER: Security drags the newspaper out of Blinken’s latest presser: “Why aren’t you in The Hague!”…Read more
FRENCH ON: DOGE pays attention to suggestions to cut federal DEI programs: report…Read more
Laken Riley: Bill in his honor overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP hand…Read more

The GOP’s Laken Riley beat the filibuster with the help of some Democrats. (Reuters)
VACANCY VACANCY: Ohio Governor DeWine picks his lieutenant governor to fill JD Vance’s vacancy…Read more
EMOTIONAL SETTING: House Dems threaten to block Trump’s big tariff plans: ‘Unacceptable’…Read more
‘TAKE OFF THE GLOVES’: Top Borders lawmaker pushes to declare bloodthirsty gang a terrorist organization…Read more
Across America
OF THE DAYS: The Midwest DEI department was canceled in the first major act of the new governor…Read more
BAD COMMUTE: City bus comes inches from disaster on an overpass during rush hour…Read more
“DISAPPOINTED”: NJ warden abruptly resigns, is removed from state voter rolls after residency lapse…Read more
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