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PARIS (AP) — France announced Friday it is banning the “recreational” use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and other apps on government employees' phones because of concern about insufficient data security measures.

France Bans TikTok, Twitter From Government Staff Phones

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Friday narrowly passed legislation that would fulfill a campaign promise to give parents a role in what's taught in public schools.

House GOP Passes Parents’ Rights Bill in Clash Over Schools

“We made history ... we changed America” — President Biden took time at the White House on Thursday to acknowledge the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.

WATCH: Biden Celebrates the Affordable Care Act's 13th Anniversary

Rep. Maxwell Frost angrily walked out of a House Judiciary Committee hearing on guns on Thursday, saying the proceedings had “nothing to do with policy and everything to do with politics.”

WATCH: Rep. Frost Walks Out of House Hearing on Guns

The administration of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is taking a stand against book banning by establishing a “little free library” in the state Capitol building in St. Paul.

WATCH: MN Gov. Walz Stands Against Book Bans With “Little Free Library” in State Capitol

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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified today at a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, and in a rare show of unity, members of both parties attacked the platform for its data security practices and relationship with the Chinese government.

Congress Is Going After TikTok, but What’s the End Game?

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “territorial dispute,” following criticism from a number of fellow Republicans who expressed concern about the potential 2024 presidential candidate’s dismissive description of the conflict.

DeSantis Walks Back “Territorial Dispute” Remark on Ukraine

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature voted Thursday to advance a contentious bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from some lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session.

Nebraska Trans Health Bill Advances, Despite Filibuster Vow

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman's office said Thursday that he is expected to return soon to the chamber, although Democratic leaders are giving no timeline five weeks after he sought inpatient treatment for clinical depression.

Fetterman Expected Back ‘Soon,’ but No Certain Timeline Yet

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court.

Arizona Court Declines Most of Lake’s Appeal Over Gov’s Race

WASHINGTON (AP) — Approval of President Joe Biden has dipped slightly since a month ago, nearing the lowest point of his presidency as his administration tries to project a sense of stability while confronting a pair of bank failures and inflation that remains stubbornly high.

Biden’s Approval Is Near His LOWEST Ever, According to Recent Poll

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that the pension bill he pushed through without a vote in parliament needs to be implemented by the "end of the year,” sticking to his decision to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 despite mass protests.

France Bans TikTok, Twitter From Government Staff Phones

The move follows similar restrictions on TikTok in democratic countries amid fears about the popular video-sharing app's Chinese connections.

House GOP Passes Parents’ Rights Bill in Clash Over Schools

House Republicans narrowly passed legislation that would fulfill a campaign promise to give parents a role in what's taught in public schools.

WATCH: Biden Celebrates the Affordable Care Act's 13th Anniversary

“We made history ... we changed America” — President Biden took time at the White House on Thursday to acknowledge the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.

WATCH: Rep. Frost Walks Out of House Hearing on Guns

Rep. Maxwell Frost angrily walked out of a House Judiciary Committee hearing on guns on Thursday, saying the proceedings had “nothing to do with policy and everything to do with politics.”

WATCH: MN Gov. Walz Stands Against Book Bans With “Little Free Library” in State Capitol

The administration of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is taking a stand against book banning by establishing a “little free library” in the state Capitol building in St. Paul.

Congress Is Going After TikTok, but What’s the End Game?

The Democratic Party is having an internal debate over the potential political ramifications for liberal, young voters if TikTok actually gets banned on Biden’s watch.

DeSantis Walks Back “Territorial Dispute” Remark on Ukraine

The Florida governor said that defending Ukraine wasn’t a national security priority for the U.S., and he downplayed the Russian invasion.

Nebraska Trans Health Bill Advances, Despite Filibuster Vow

With the bill’s advancement, 2 state senators promised to filibuster every bill that comes before lawmakers for the rest of the 90-day session.

Fetterman Expected Back ‘Soon,’ but No Certain Timeline Yet

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman sought inpatient treatment for clinical depression 5 weeks ago.

Arizona Court Declines Most of Lake’s Appeal Over Gov’s Race

Lake said late Wednesday that she's thrilled with the ruling.

Biden’s Approval Is Near His LOWEST Ever, According to Recent Poll

Interviews with poll respondents suggest the public has mixed feelings about Biden, who is expected to announce a reelection bid by this summer.

Macron Wants French Pension Plan Implemented by End of Year

The 45-year-old president repeatedly said that he was convinced that France's retirement system had needed to be modified to keep it financed.