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The Supreme Court could rule on TikTok’s fate as soon as Wednesday, after justices signaled during oral arguments Friday they may uphold the federal law banning TikTok unless it divests itself from ByteDance, expressing skepticism of TikTok’s opposition to the policy. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Friday over whether the federal law—which requires TikTok to separate from parent company ByteDance or else be banned—is in violation of the First Amendment. While it’s unclear when the court will rule in the case, the court has announced it will release opinions in pending cases on Wednesday, which could include a ruling...

@TheChiefNerd “The bill poses significant risk of being Patriot Act 2.0…There’s no way to argue this language isn’t vague and could invite abuse…An Elon or a Trump or you take Rumble for example, which is also accused of being a Russian agent, they could be forced to divest the company or have it be banned.”

How much do you trust the Establishment in Congress? No, really. Think that question through. Do you trust them more or less than:A shabby guy trying to sell you a used car for cash by the side of the road?An officious stranger on the phone insisting she needs your bank information to protect you from identity theft?A Nigerian prince who contacted you online because he wants to send you $150 million?A sociopath you haven’t spoken to for 20 years who just needs to crash at your house for a couple of days?A pastor wearing a rainbow flag T-shirt who wants...