‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
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‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.
Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Here’s What Happens Next.
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Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Here’s What Happens Next.

After President Biden signs the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it, the legislation will face court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.
Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom
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Chinese Export Surge Clouds U.S. Hopes of a Domestic Solar Boom

The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports.