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Keir Starmer’s US Visit Set for Tense Talks as VP JD Vance Criticizes UK Censorship Laws
Starmer’s US visit comes amid rising tensions over free speech and the UK’s Online Safety Act.
TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Temporary Ban Amid Legal Uncertainty
TikTok has returned to the Apple App Store and Google Play in the US after a temporary ban linked to ByteDance and a federal law.
MembersSenate Hearing on Fentanyl Crisis Becomes a Push for Online Censorship, Surveillance, and Encryption Backdoors
Senators seize the opportunity to attack encryption, Section 230, and online privacy under the guise of public safety.
Rumble Unveils 2025 Creator Program
Rumble’s new payout model rewards creators based on watch time, new signups, and premium subscriptions, redefining how online content is monetized.
US Senators Reintroduce Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) to Limit Kids’ Access
Lawmakers renew push to restrict social media access for minors despite past concerns over free speech and data privacy.
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra: Banks Resisted Rules Against De-Banking Over Political or Religious Views
Claims of banks targeting individuals over political views spark a federal investigation and regulatory scrutiny.
President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning CBDCs
The executive order marks a decisive pivot in US digital asset policy.
Trump’s Bold First Moves Take Aim at Free Speech Erosion and Big Tech Collusion
Government actions over the past four years face scrutiny, as measures demand accountability and protect against future overreach.
TikTok Restores Service After US Shutdown Amid Trump Deal
President Trump’s intervention signals a lifeline for TikTok amid escalating tensions over its future in the US.
HHS Secretary Becerra Defends Biden Admin’s Big Tech Censorship, Blames Disinformation for Public Distrust
Becerra blames “instantaneous misinformation” for public distrust, sidestepping the government’s own role in pandemic-era censorship.
The Rebranding of a Censorship Unit
Despite Congress’s efforts to dismantle the GEC, its core operations appear intact under a new name and nearly identical mission.
What is Xiaohongshu? Chinese App Surges to Number 1 As TikTok Ban Looms
Americans are trading one Chinese app for another.