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Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have spread across major American universities, prompting concern from school officials and the Biden administration. These protests, which began at Columbia University, have gained momentum nationwide in the wake of a bipartisan foreign aid package that includes funding for Israel. Despite the president’s emphasis on humanitarian aid for Gaza, his unwavering support for Israel faces criticism from young progressives who form the core of the protest movement. The White House has condemned antisemitism while acknowledging the urgency of the situation in Gaza, calling for peaceful expression but denouncing hate speech and violence. Despite the potential impact on his reelection bid, the administration maintains that addressing the crisis is a priority.

In the aftermath of President Biden’s signature on Wednesday, TikTok has declared its intent to challenge the legislation that aims to ban the app in the United States. This development follows Biden’s signing of the legislation, which grants TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, a deadline of 270 days to divest ownership of the app or face prohibition within the U.S. market. TikTok has condemned the law as unconstitutional, expressing its determination to contest it in court. The legislation forms part of a broader $95 billion foreign aid package, which includes designated funds for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.

The US Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media platform within nine months or face a ban. The bill, which was included in a $95 billion package of foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, is driven by bipartisan concerns over Chinese threats and the potential for TikTok to compromise the personal data of its 170 million American users. TikTok, which has repeatedly denied posing a security threat, is preparing a lawsuit to block the legislation. The bill has also drawn criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union for its broad language and the lack of public evidence supporting claims of TikTok’s data sharing with Chinese authorities.

The US Senate has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would prohibit the popular social media app TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, fully divests from it. The bill passed with only 17 senators voting against it, following its passage in the House with a vote of 360-58 on Saturday. The legislation garnered strong bipartisan support, with its inclusion in a broader foreign-aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan worth $95.3 billion likely contributing to its success. If signed by President Joe Biden, the bill could significantly impact TikTok’s presence in the US, as ByteDance has previously indicated it has no intention of separating from the social network it created.

The United States Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok, the popular short-form video app, to sell its operations in the country within 9 months. The bill, which is part of a larger foreign aid package, aims to address concerns that the Chinese-owned platform poses a national security threat due to the potential for user data to be accessed by Beijing. The bill has faced criticism from some lawmakers and TikTok itself, which plans to challenge it in court.

The US Senate has approved a foreign aid package that includes a measure that could force ByteDance, the Chinese-owned parent company of TikTok, to sell the popular social media app or face a ban in the United States. The bill now heads to President Biden for his signature, after which ByteDance would have up to a year to complete a sale of TikTok. Lawmakers have expressed concerns that TikTok’s ownership by a China-based company could pose national security risks, citing a Chinese law that compels companies to share internal information with the government. TikTok has stated that it stores US user data in Singapore and is not subject to Chinese law, but some lawmakers remain skeptical.

The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) has endorsed state Sen. John McGuire in the GOP congressional primary against Rep. Bob Good. The move comes after Good voted against a foreign aid package that included money for Israel, sparking criticism from the RJC. The group accused Good of abandoning Israel and ignoring its need for military support. Good has defended his vote, saying the aid package included excessive spending and should have been paid for. He has also expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself but wants the Senate to focus on a smaller, paid-for bill to help the country. The primary for Good’s seat is scheduled for June 18.