Future Retirement Success
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks

Future Retirement Success

Politics

McConnell says TikTok bill deserves ‘urgent attention’ amid China security threat concerns

by April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024
McConnell says TikTok bill deserves ‘urgent attention’ amid China security threat concerns

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., noted the need for the Senate to take action on TikTok in a floor speech on Monday, emphasizing to his colleagues that ‘America’s greatest strategic rival is threatening our security right here on U.S. soil in tens of millions of American homes.’

‘This is a matter that deserves Congress’ urgent attention,’ he said. ‘And I’ll support commonsense, bipartisan steps to take one of Beijing’s favorite tools of coercion and espionage off the table.’

McConnell’s remarks on the popular social media app, which is under scrutiny due to its ownership by Chinese company Bytedance, came after legislation to force the sale of the company to a non-Chinese entity passed the House with an overwhelming and bipartisan majority last month.

Only one member abstained when the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, introduced in the House by Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., passed, 352-65. 

When the bill arrived in the Senate, it was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for a markup rather than expedited for passage as some had hoped. The process and timeline the bill now faces are unclear, as committee Chair Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has expressed the intention to hold public hearings on the issue. 

McConnell joins a number of other senators calling for urgent action on the bill, including Senate Intel committee Chair Mark Warner, D-Va.

However, with Schumer’s decision not to immediately take the bill to the floor for a vote, and Cantwell’s plan for hearings, it appears unlikely that their desired quick action will take place. 

The Senate minority leader also addressed an argument made by several of his Republican colleagues regarding the TikTok bill, slamming the suggestion that it violates the First Amendment.

‘This isn’t a debate about restricting speech,’ McConnell said.

‘The question we’ll face is about conduct, not content,’ he said. 

And according to McConnell, ‘Requiring the divestment of Beijing-influenced entities from TikTok would land squarely within established constitutional precedent.’

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Pence worries TikTok bill could get lost in ‘fog of presidential politics,’ urges Senate vote
next post
DNC accuses RFK Jr campaign of admitting ‘quiet part out loud’ in leaked 2024 strategy discussion

You may also like

Communists Trying to Steal Election in Brazil Are...

December 14, 2022

McCarthy announces ‘productive’ budget call with Biden, says...

May 22, 2023

Climate groups urge Speaker Johnson to fight back...

January 15, 2024

Ukrainian President Zelensky’s Wife Goes to Paris and...

December 15, 2022

White House accused of US Flag Code violation...

June 12, 2023

Pencil-Neck Adam Schiff and Rep. Maloney Campaign in...

October 10, 2022

Democrats not ready to ditch Biden over Hunter...

August 1, 2023

“Those Who Benefit Are the Ones Who Have...

October 1, 2022

Ex-intel officials double down on signing ‘patriotic’ letter...

June 10, 2024

DAVID MARCUS: Sorry Kamala, voters aren’t buying your...

October 20, 2024

    Get free access to all of the retirement secrets and income strategies from our experts! or Join The Exclusive Subscription Today And Get the Premium Articles Acess for Free

    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • XRP price prediction hits new highs, GMO Miner helps you earn $6,800 a day

      August 28, 2025
    • West End retailers lose £310m from VAT-free shopping ban in first half of year

      August 28, 2025
    • Dollar slips as Trump moves to sack Fed governor Lisa Cook in unprecedented clash over central bank independence

      August 28, 2025
    • CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to be fired as other officials call it quits

      August 28, 2025
    • Bill Gates met with Trump to talk ‘importance of US global health programs and health research’: spox

      August 28, 2025
    • Trump asks SCOTUS to uphold freeze on billions in USAID payments

      August 27, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (8,900)
    • Investing (2,246)
    • Politics (16,503)
    • Stocks (3,228)
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: futureretirementsuccess.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 futureretirementsuccess.com | All Rights Reserved