The Senate is expected to vote on a proposal that would prevent ByteDance from operating TikTok in the United States, but before it does, it may air its findings in public. Several Senators, including Maria Cantwell (D-wa) and Mark Warner (D-va), have suggested that U.S. legislators should hold a hearing to discuss the threat TikTok poses to American consumers.
The proposed ban would be enforced through a bill co-authored by Congressmen Mike Gallagher (R-Wi) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-il). Beijing-based ByteDance could avoid a U.S. ban by divesting TikTok so that the app’s parent company would no longer possess ties to a “foreign adversary” like China. When Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi’s bill passed in the House of Representatives, the Department of Justice indicated that it would prefer to push for a divestiture rather than an outright TikTok ban.
One of the biggest issues the bill faces is the general public.
The proposed ban would be enforced through a bill co-authored by Congressmen Mike Gallagher (R-Wi) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-il). Beijing-based ByteDance could avoid a U.S. ban by divesting TikTok so that the app’s parent company would no longer possess ties to a “foreign adversary” like China. When Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi’s bill passed in the House of Representatives, the Department of Justice indicated that it would prefer to push for a divestiture rather than an outright TikTok ban.
One of the biggest issues the bill faces is the general public.
- 3/21/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
As CNN's Jake Tapper spoke with Senator Mark Warner this morning about Russia and the Don Jr. meeting, he also brought up a new poll with one notable stat about the Democrats.
- 7/16/2017
- by Josh Feldman
- Mediaite - TV
Big headline early in former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony with the Senate Intel Committee. Committee top Dem, Sen. Mark Warner asked Comey why he took such copious notes immediately after each of his nine encounters with President Donald Trump. Comey cited the heady and sensitive topics of the conversations, and the fact that Trump arranged so no one else had been present. Then Comey added that he was moved to take notes, and do it fast, because of “the nature of…...
- 6/8/2017
- Deadline TV
Senate Intel Committee hearing is off and running. Committee chairman, Gop Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina, and committee top Dem, Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, have weeded out the fair-weather viewers with their opening remarks. Burr wondering if President Donald Trump repeatedly lifting Comey to lift the “cloud” of the FBI’s investigation into former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn in any way altered that probe. Warner insisted the hearing is “not about…...
- 6/8/2017
- Deadline TV
Who will Hillary Clinton select as the vice president on the Democratic ticket? Cory Booker Bernie Sanders Joe Biden Michael Bloomberg Elizabeth Warren Julian Castro – The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is considered a leader for the nomination. Bill Clinton – You’ve seen “House of Cards,” right? Deval Patrick Senator Tim Kaine – The Old Dominion State is a must carry for the Democrats and the Virginia senator would help Clinton there. Senator Mark Warner – The Virginia Senator as explored running for President Senator Martin Heinrich John Hickenlooper – the Colorado governor Sherrod Brown – The Ohio Senator is considered a progressive...
- 5/2/2016
- by Brian Flood
- The Wrap
Updated 5:20 p.m. Pt with guests of The Hill “Madam Secretary” star Téa Leoni won’t have far to go to meet some real life cabinet secretaries Saturday night. CBS News announced that Leoni would be among its guests at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, aka the “Nerd Prom.” The network is also bringing actress Gina Rodriguez and her actor boyfriend, Henri Esteve; “Madam Secretary” actor Tim Daly; Virginia Sen. Mark Warner; former CBS newsman and now NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counter-terrorism John Miller; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro; Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro; Lebanon Ambassador to the U.
- 4/20/2015
- by Ira Teinowitz
- The Wrap
Tuesday's midterm elections brought defeats for many Hollywood-supported candidates. The entertainment industry's political losing streak started mid-afternoon on Tuesday, with Alison Lundergan Grimes' defeat by Sen. Mitch McConnell. Read more TV Stations Benefit From Spending Bonanza During Costly Midterm Election Next, Sen. Kay Hagan lost her expensive battle in North Carolina. She was followed by Michelle Nunn in Georgia, Sen. Mark Pryor in Arkansas, Sen. Mark Udall in Colorado and Sen. Mark Begich in Alaska — all of them recipients of Hollywood cash. Few had anticipated that Sen. Mark Warner, once a Hollywood pick for president, would be locked in a tight
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- 11/4/2014
- by Tina Daunt
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A second senator warned Tuesday that any effort by Fox or CBS to move content from broadcast channels to cable to prevent Aereo from profiting from retransmitting the signal of broadcast stations should result in government penalties. During a subcommittee hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee into current issues in video, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), pointed out that broadcasters access valuable spectrum that they received for free from the government. Warner cited an April 8 threat by News Corp president-coo Chase Carey to move Fox programming to cable if a legal fight...
- 5/14/2013
- by Ira Teinowitz
- The Wrap
"D.C. has always been sexy!"
That's what "Scandal" star Kerry Washington said when I asked if she thinks D.C. is especially hot right now, given the convergence of buzz-worthy television shows set here now.
In addition to "Scandal," there's "House of Cards," "Homeland," "The Americans" and "Veep," and their stars roamed the well-appointed rooms and terraces of the French Ambassador's Residence for the Vanity Fair-Bloomberg post-White House Correspondents Dinner party late Saturday night.
They mingled with a glittering crowd of fellow actors, media heavyweights and real-life power brokers, among them New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, White House press secretary Jay Carney, Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, former Rep. Jane Harman, Sen. Joe Manchin, Ambassador Susan Rice, Hhs Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Sen. Mark Warner and HuffPost guest Gov. Chris Christie.
[See photos from the event at vanityfair.com]
Topic A among the Hollywood crowd was President Barack Obama's masterful speech at the dinner.
"He landed 100 percent of his jokes,...
That's what "Scandal" star Kerry Washington said when I asked if she thinks D.C. is especially hot right now, given the convergence of buzz-worthy television shows set here now.
In addition to "Scandal," there's "House of Cards," "Homeland," "The Americans" and "Veep," and their stars roamed the well-appointed rooms and terraces of the French Ambassador's Residence for the Vanity Fair-Bloomberg post-White House Correspondents Dinner party late Saturday night.
They mingled with a glittering crowd of fellow actors, media heavyweights and real-life power brokers, among them New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, White House press secretary Jay Carney, Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, former Rep. Jane Harman, Sen. Joe Manchin, Ambassador Susan Rice, Hhs Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Sen. Mark Warner and HuffPost guest Gov. Chris Christie.
[See photos from the event at vanityfair.com]
Topic A among the Hollywood crowd was President Barack Obama's masterful speech at the dinner.
"He landed 100 percent of his jokes,...
- 4/28/2013
- by Michael Hogan
- Huffington Post
By Allen Gardner
The Samurai Trilogy (Criterion) Director Hiroshi Inagaki’s sprawling epic filmed from 1954-56 is an early Japanese Technicolor masterpiece, rivaling the scope of filmmakers like David Lean and Luchino Visconti. Toshiro Mifune, Japan’s greatest actor, stars as real-life swordsman, artist and writer Musashi Miyamoto, following his growth from callow youth to disciplined warrior. The three films: the Oscar winning “Musashi Miyamoto,” “Duel at Ichijoji Temple,” and “Duel at Ganryu Island” are an incredible story of human growth, tender love and sublime, blood-soaked action. Not to be missed. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Interviews with translator and historian William Scott Wilson; Trailers. Full screen. Dolby 1.0 mono.
The 39 Steps (Criterion) Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 story of spies, conspiracies and sexual tension put him on the map on both sides of the Pond. Robert Donat stars as an innocent thrust into a deadly plot alongside a cool blonde (Madeleine Carroll...
The Samurai Trilogy (Criterion) Director Hiroshi Inagaki’s sprawling epic filmed from 1954-56 is an early Japanese Technicolor masterpiece, rivaling the scope of filmmakers like David Lean and Luchino Visconti. Toshiro Mifune, Japan’s greatest actor, stars as real-life swordsman, artist and writer Musashi Miyamoto, following his growth from callow youth to disciplined warrior. The three films: the Oscar winning “Musashi Miyamoto,” “Duel at Ichijoji Temple,” and “Duel at Ganryu Island” are an incredible story of human growth, tender love and sublime, blood-soaked action. Not to be missed. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Interviews with translator and historian William Scott Wilson; Trailers. Full screen. Dolby 1.0 mono.
The 39 Steps (Criterion) Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 story of spies, conspiracies and sexual tension put him on the map on both sides of the Pond. Robert Donat stars as an innocent thrust into a deadly plot alongside a cool blonde (Madeleine Carroll...
- 7/9/2012
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
TV personality and White House party crasher Tareq Salahi "has the dubious designation of being one of the least popular people we've ever polled," according to a survey released Thursday by Public Policy Polling.
Salahi, who announced in April that he was considering a campaign as a Republican candidate for Virginia governor, garnered positive reactions from just 2 percent of Virginians polled. Over a third said they held an unfavorable view of him.
The poll did contain some good news for Salahi, however. His name recognition among the general electorate was 34 percent, higher than that for Lt. Gov Bill Bolling (R), who has served in that position since 2006, as well as former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe and former Rep. Tom Perriello (D-Va.). State Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) are both better-known.
The Ppp polling shows Cuccinelli as the curent favorite to win the primary, but says...
Salahi, who announced in April that he was considering a campaign as a Republican candidate for Virginia governor, garnered positive reactions from just 2 percent of Virginians polled. Over a third said they held an unfavorable view of him.
The poll did contain some good news for Salahi, however. His name recognition among the general electorate was 34 percent, higher than that for Lt. Gov Bill Bolling (R), who has served in that position since 2006, as well as former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe and former Rep. Tom Perriello (D-Va.). State Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) are both better-known.
The Ppp polling shows Cuccinelli as the curent favorite to win the primary, but says...
- 5/3/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Looks like no one will be home in Hollywood on Saturday (April 28) night. A good chunk of your favorite boldface tabloid names will be at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner schmoozing with political types and members of the media.
Fox News' Greta Van Susteren and her husband, John Coale, are bringing Lindsay Lohan, while Fox News Channel counts among its invitees Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and "Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Caroline and Al Manzo.
Check out the full list of the big names that have made the guest list so far and which outlets are bringing them:
ABC
Sofia Vergara; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Julie Bowen and Eric Stonestreet of "Modern Family"; Christa Miller and Bill Lawrence of "Cougar Town"; "Hunger Games" actress Elizabeth Banks; actor Paul Rudd; New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie; Obama's senior campaign adviser David Axelrod; National Security Adviser Tom Donilon; Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Fox News' Greta Van Susteren and her husband, John Coale, are bringing Lindsay Lohan, while Fox News Channel counts among its invitees Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and "Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Caroline and Al Manzo.
Check out the full list of the big names that have made the guest list so far and which outlets are bringing them:
ABC
Sofia Vergara; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Julie Bowen and Eric Stonestreet of "Modern Family"; Christa Miller and Bill Lawrence of "Cougar Town"; "Hunger Games" actress Elizabeth Banks; actor Paul Rudd; New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie; Obama's senior campaign adviser David Axelrod; National Security Adviser Tom Donilon; Army Chief of Staff Gen.
- 4/25/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Ari Emanuel and Charlize Theron will be among the Hollywood A-listers joining Barack Obama and the political elite at this year’s White House Correspondent’s dinner Saturday night. Politico announced today that the Wme CEO and Oscar-winning actress are coming to the Whca as their guests. Also invited are Desperate Housewives’ Eva Longoria, a longtime Obama supporter; Hollywood stylist and Bravo star Rachel Zoe; Apprentice judge Ivanka Trump; and MPAA chairman Chris Dodd. Former Michigan governor and Current TV host Jennifer Granholm and FCC chairman Julius Genachowski also are invited. Of course, they all might be overshadowed by Lindsay Lohan, who is expected to be a guest of Fox News’ Greta Van Susteran. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel is headlining the dinner this year. The late-night host will take the podium after President Obama makes his own undoubtedly partisan jokes and cracks. Past headliners include Saturday Night Live’s Seth Meyers last year,...
- 4/25/2012
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
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