Trump undoubtedly controls the GOP, but the TikTok vote shows Republicans won't always follow him in lockstep

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Former President Donald Trump

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50 Democrats and 15 Republicans voted against a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban

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Rep. Robert Garcia, along with fellow Democratic Reps. Maxwell Frost and Delia Ramirez, spoke out against the TikTok bill at a Tuesday press conference.
Rep. Robert Garcia, along with fellow Democratic Reps. Maxwell Frost and Delia Ramirez, spoke out against the TikTok bill at a Tuesday press conference.

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A TikTok ban just got one step closer

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TikTok is Bytedance's most popular product, with over a billion users worldwide.

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The RNC just hired election denier Christina Bobb as a 'senior counsel for election integrity'

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A still from OAN news in 2021, showing Christina Bobb, then an OAN anchor, alleging voter fraud in the 2020 election. She is seen speaking in front of a picture of a 'stop the steal' protest sign.
A still from OAN news in 2021, showing Christina Bobb, then an OAN anchor, alleging voter fraud in the 2020 election.

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Google says it will restrict Gemini's ability to answer election-related questions 'out of an abundance of caution'

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In this photo illustration, the logo of 'Google' is displayed on a phone screen in front of a 'Google Gemini' logo.

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A Trump vs. Biden rematch is on, and it's a showdown most Americans didn't want

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A rematch is on between US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump.

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TikTok is circling the wagons ahead of a potential ban

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TikTok CEO Shou Chew appeared in a blue suit and blue tie at a Congressional committee hearing on March 23, 2023 in Washington, DC.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has made multiple appearances before Congress in the past year.

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Lauren Boebert says special election triggered by Ken Buck's resignation is 'swampy' and could 'confuse voters'

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Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado at the Capitol on February 29, 2024.
Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado at the Capitol on February 29, 2024.

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Transcript of Biden's interview with Robert Hur shows the president cracked jokes about his wife and mimicked car sounds

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A transcript of Joe Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur was released Tuesday, revealing that critiques of his memory may be overblown and offering a glimpse at Biden's sense of humor.

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TikTok execs believed Biden joining the app meant a ban was no longer an imminent threat: WSJ

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President Joe Biden uses a guest's phone to take a selfie
President Joe Biden uses a White House guest's phone to take a selfie.

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