Shutdown Averted, Potential TikTok Ban, & More | 03.11.24
Mar 11, 2024
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Topics include Congress passing a spending bill, potential TikTok ban, electric car maker announcement, TikTok's denial of China ties, job report, stock performances, former president conviction, MIT lawsuit, UFO sightings, and political campaign announcement.
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Congress approved a $460 billion spending bill to avert shutdown, covering various sectors and benefiting Democrats and Biden.
TikTok faces potential US ban over surveillance concerns, sparking bipartisan bill and Biden's strategic TikTok debut.
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Congress Passes $460 Billion Spending Bill
Congress recently approved a $460 billion spending bill to avert a government shutdown, with President Biden signing it into law. The bill encompasses various sectors like agriculture, veteran affairs, housing, and transportation, aiming to set the budget for this fiscal year. Senate Majority Leader Schumer highlighted efforts in the bipartisan package, granting wins to both Democrats and Biden, including provisions for rent assistance, infrastructure employees, and veterans' gun rights.
TikTok Faces Potential Ban and Congressional Scrutiny
TikTok faces the threat of a US ban as a bipartisan bill requiring its sale progresses, triggering concerns about surveillance. Although TikTok denies collusion with China, the bill authors consider its notification a propaganda campaign. Discussions continue in the House, awaiting President Biden's potential signature. Meanwhile, President Biden's TikTok debut targets young voters, emphasizing the importance of eternal values over worldly concerns.
Today, we’re talking about Congress passing a spending bill, TikTok claiming it's about to be banned, a big announcement from an electric car maker (that’s not Tesla), and other top news for Monday, March 11th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today.