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Why a TikTok VPN may not be a viable option if the RESTRICT Act becomes law

The broad language of the RESTRICT Act is raising concerns around the legality of using a VPN service to keep accessing the app.

TechRadar

What is the RESTRICT Act and how will it affect the tech industry?

The so-called TikTok ban bill could restrict way more IT services than that—even VPNs. Here's what's at stake for US users.

TechRadar

Sudan evacuations accelerate as fragile cease-fire falters

The international effort to evacuate consular workers and other expats from Sudan picked up over the weekend even while hampered at times by a ninth day of widespread fighting.

Tribune News Service

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Limit access to most secret US documents, Senate intel panel head says

Too many people have access to the U.S. government's closest secrets and a central entity should oversee the classification process, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said on Sunday, addressing leaks of documents in an online chat group.

Reuters

TikTok could get a lifeline from Big Tech as a US ban looms

U.S. tech companies are pushing to narrow the scope of legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S., creating new obstacles as the Biden administration seeks to confront China’s influence.

Tribune News Service

Congressional leaders given access to Trump, Biden and Pence classified docs

The "Gang of Eight" has already received the first batch, with more to be given on a rolling basis.

Axios

Key lawmakers win access to mishandled classified documents

The White House is sharing with leaders in both houses of Congress the intelligence files held by President Trump, Vice President Joe Biden and Vice President Mike Pence.

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TikTok's parent has a new app: What to know about Lemon8

As lawmakers debate whether to ban TikTok nationwide, its Chinese parent company has stealthily introduced a new app that’s already getting some traction

The Independent UK

TikTok ban: "Patriot Act on steroids"

Gen Z, progressives and libertarians can all agree on one thing: Bipartisan effort to ban TikTok is "garbage"

Salon

The RESTRICT Act Would Restrict a Lot More Than TikTok

Once again, politicians use popular fears to push for open-ended power.

Reason

Could the RESTRICT Act Criminalize the Use of VPNs?

Plus: States consider mandatory anti-porn filters, tariffs create baby formula shortages (again), and more...

Reason

Trump’s own lawyer calls violent Truth Social post attacking Alvin Bragg ‘ill advised’

‘I think that was an ill-advised post that one of his social media people put up’

The Independent UK

NYC ready for potential Trump indictment, Mayor Adams insists; GOP keeps up criticism of DA Alvin Bragg

New York City is ready for potential chaos if and when former President Donald Trump gets indicted, Mayor Adams said in an interview aired Sunday.

Tribune News Service

TikTok clampdown will move ahead, says top Democrat on intelligence committee

White House in full support of bipartisan legislation but aims to force sale of Chinese company to US buyer

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

Trump based remarks about imminent arrest on ‘rumors’, his lawyer says

Trump’s prediction last week was a bust, but Manhattan grand jury could reconvene on Monday with an arraignment by end of day

Axios

Team Biden to TikTok's owners: Just sell it

The administration's preferred outcome in the TikTok debate is becoming clear.

Reuters

TikTok creators, some U.S. Democratic lawmakers oppose ban on app

TikTok creators and three U.S. Democratic Party lawmakers on Wednesday said they opposed any potential ban on the Chinese-owned short video sharing app that is used by more than 150 million Americans.

Tribune News Service

TikTok’s CEO is set to enter a Washington fight he can’t win

TikTok’s ownership by a Chinese company, and the national security risk that could pose to the viral video app’s users, have drawn most of the attention ahead of the CEO’s testimony to Congress. But Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew is prepared for a variety of questions, including about kids’ mental…

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Roll Call

TikTok CEO to face skeptical lawmakers in testimony Thursday - Roll Call

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will have a tough task persuading lawmakers to soften their stance to the app at a Thursday hearing.

The Guardian - US

Silicon Valley Bank said it was too small to need regulation. Now it’s ‘too big to fail’

Student debts and underwater mortgages are private burdens, but corporate losses are matters of urgent public interest

Salon

Warren bill: Repeal "Trump's bank law"

Notably absent from the list of co-sponsors were Dems who helped Republicans usher the bill through Congress

Salon

Dem: Bank lobbyits bought Sinema's vote

"I said no. When they asked Sen. Sinema, she asked how much—and voted yes," says Rep. Ruben Gallego

Chicago Sun-Times

Feds say Silicon Valley Bank clients will get funds as another troubled bank is shuttered

The Treasury, FDIC and Federal Reserve said clients of Silicon Valley Bank would be protected as the agencies sought to find a buyer and stop further bank runs.

The Guardian - US

US guarantees all deposits after Silicon Valley Bank collapse, as Biden promises action

Announcement comes as Signature Bank was closed on Sunday by regulators – the second to fail in a week

Salon

From Capitol Hill to White Castle

This week's tech-politics roundup: Tiny burgers in big trouble; Bollywood credit-card scam; Twitter canary silenced

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