Morning Wire House Tik Tok Bill & RFK’s VP Short List | Afternoon Update | 3.13.24
Mar 13, 2024
A potential bipartisan ban on TikTok is gaining traction, requiring its parent company to divest within six months. The political aftermath includes updates on Trump's election interference case and dismissed charges. Hunter Biden's refusal to testify adds drama, and the recent resignation of the Uvalde police chief raises questions about accountability. With the election landscape shifting, contenders like Trump and Biden are in focus, alongside emerging faces eyeing a shot at the presidency.
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TikTok Ban Bill
- The House passed a bipartisan bill allowing TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, six months to divest or face a nationwide ban.
- Some representatives expressed concerns over constitutionality while others viewed TikTok as a national security threat.
Trump Case Update
- Six charges against Trump, in the Georgia election interference case, were dismissed due to lack of detail.
- The remaining 10 charges stand, but prosecutors may seek a new indictment or appeal.
Hunter Biden Hearing
- Hunter Biden refused a House Republican invitation for a public hearing, calling it a "carnival show".
- This comes after Biden insisted on a public hearing instead of a private deposition last year.