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May 1, 2025
Alabama's Attorney General takes a stand against TikTok, accusing it of harming children's mental health. A new bill aims to enforce adult content filters on minors' cellphones. Meanwhile, discussions swirl around Trump's administration changes and media challenges. Legal battles heating up over election integrity and allegations against the Biden administration grab attention. Plus, the U.S. secures a deal with Ukraine to boost economic recovery through energy collaboration.
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TikTok Lawsuit Highlights Mental Health Risks
- Alabama AG Steve Marshall accuses TikTok of harming children's mental health and exploiting them for profit.
- He also alleges ByteDance engages in data mining and espionage against Americans.
Lake and Riley Act Faces Senate Delays
- Alabama's version of the Lake and Riley Act seeks to empower local authorities to help deport criminal illegal aliens.
- Democrats use delay tactics fearing racial profiling concerns; only four days remain to pass it.
Budget Delay Tactics Stall Senate Progress
- Alabama Senate passed a $3.7 billion general fund budget despite Democratic delaying tactics.
- Senator Roger Smitherman slowed the process by having the entire 135-page budget read aloud, consuming four and a half hours.