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Maryland Bans TikTok in State Agencies, Latest State To Act

The Maryland directive comes a week after South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, also a Republican, banned state employees and contractors from accessing TikTok on state-owned devices, citing its ties to China.

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Trump’s Constitution Remarks Put McConnell, GOP on Defense

Reaction from Republicans has been critical, even as many GOP officials remain unwilling to directly confront Trump as the leader of their party.

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Biden Visits Arizona Computer Chip Site, Highlights Jobs

The Democratic president maintains that the factory jobs fostered by $52 billion in semiconductor investments and another $200 billion for scientific research will help to revive the U.S. middle class.

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U.S. Judge Gives Initial Victory to Oregon’s Tough New Gun Law

Measure 114, which narrowly passed in the midterms, requires a permit, criminal background check, fingerprinting and hands-on training course for new firearms buyers.

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WATCH: Chuck Schumer Rips Into Trump's Call to “Terminate” the Constitution

“WHOLLY DISQUALIFYING” — Sen. Chuck Schumer ripped into former President Trump from the Senate floor over Trump’s recent calls on social media to “terminate” the Constitution and overturn the 2020 election.

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WATCH: Capitol Police From Jan 6 Attack Refuse to Shake McConnell & McCarthy’s Hands

Recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal refused to shake Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Kevin McCarthy's hands at a ceremony on Tuesday honoring the law enforcement members who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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Trump Organization Convicted in Executive Tax Dodge Scheme

Trump has said the case against his company was part of a politically motivated “witch hunt” waged against him by vindictive Democrats.

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How Technical Violations Keep Those on Parole or Probation Stuck

‘We have created a generation of people who have to live their lives on the margins of society, and you can’t be safe on the margins’ — Here’s what technical violations are and why so many people get taken back to jail, not for breaking laws, but for simply breaking the rules

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Al Jazeera Wants Court To Probe Palestinian Reporter’s Death

Al Jazeera has accused the Israeli government of specifically targeting its journalists, calling Abu Akleh’s death a war crime

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Biden’s Efforts To Protect Abortion Access Hit Roadblocks

Since the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June, roughly half the states have some type of abortion restrictions in place, with at least 11 states essentially banning the procedure.

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Warnock or Walker? Georgia Voters Settle Last Senate Seat

A victory for Warnock would solidify Georgia's status as a battleground heading into the 2024 presidential election.

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Indonesia’s Parliament Votes To Ban Sex Outside of Marriage

The amended code says sex outside marriage is punishable by a year in jail and cohabitation by six months, but adultery charges must be based on police reports lodged by a spouse, parents or children.