Category: Paul, Rand

Republicans in Congress Show Signs of Angst Over Trump’s Trade War

Senators opposed the president’s plan to import beef from Argentina and voted three times this week to end his power to enforce sweeping tariffs.
Record Debt Limit Increase Would Break Republican Precedent

A proposed $5 trillion debt limit increase could make it hard for Republicans to maintain their fiscal hawk credibility.
Josh Hawley Says He Opposes the GENIUS ACT, a Major Crypto Bill

The senator said that the GENIUS Act, as it’s written, should be struck down, fearing that it would be a “huge giveaway to Big Tech.”
Ted Cruz and Other Senate Republicans Question Trump’s Tariffs

One of the president’s allies warns that the trade barriers could hurt American business and consumers. But he has yet to take any real steps to reverse them.
TikTok Says Service Will Return as Users React to Shutdown

The app went dark nationwide on Saturday night, but the company indicated it was in the process of restoring the service after assurances from President-elect Donald J. Trump.
As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation

While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.
Senate Passes Child Online Safety Bill, Sending It to an Uncertain House Fate

The legislation would impose stricter privacy rules and safeguards for children on the internet and social media, but concerns about free speech and fierce industry lobbying pose challenges.
TikTok Faces a Senate Showdown

A bill to potentially ban the video app breezed through the House, but its fate is less certain in the upper chamber as Big Tech weighs the wider implications.