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Devotees of TikTok cheer their support to passing motorists at the Capitol in Washington, before the House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app if its China-based owner doesn't sell, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
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Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company

Associated Press January 17, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it's sold by its China-based parent...

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FILE - A view of the TikTok app logo, in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 28, 2020.
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The Metro: Potential US TikTok ban weighs national security against free speech

The Metro, David Leins, Trevor McConico, Lauren Myers January 15, 2025

The social media platform TikTok could be banned in the U.S. as early as this week if the Supreme Court...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President Joe Biden during a bilateral meeting, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Lima, Peru.
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Michigan Congressman John Moolenaar says U.S. House won’t change approach to China under Trump

Quinn Klinefelter November 22, 2024

A Michigan Congressman is proposing legislation to end normal trade relations with China.U.S Rep. John Moolenaar chairs the House Select...

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“The Democratic Party here has provided a Safe Zone — a safe zone for Chinese Communist Party affiliative companies to receive taxpayer incentives," said Peter Hoekstra (center), Michigan Republican Party chair, at a news conference with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers and congressional candidate Tom Barrett in Lansing.
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Michigan Republicans and Democrats slam each other over Chinese investment in the state

Steve Carmody September 11, 2024

Michigan Republicans and Democrats exchanged barbs Monday over Chinese investment in the U.S. — and in Michigan in particular.Michigan Republicans...

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Ford’s Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn.
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White House advisor says new China tariffs safeguard US auto industry

Quinn Klinefelter May 17, 2024

When the Biden administration increased tariffs on some goods imported from China, the President made a point of noting the...

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A Seagull electric vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD for test driving is parked outside a showroom in Beijing, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
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Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

Associated Press May 13, 2024

LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car,...

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Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.)
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Michigan Congressman John Moolenaar named chair of special committee on Chinese Communist Party

Quinn Klinefelter April 3, 2024

One of the few issues the deeply-divided U.S. Congress agrees on is taking a hard line on China.  Now a...

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Edwin Taylor is a 23-year-old Detroit-based food critic known as "Ed Eats" on TikTok, where he has garnered more than 28,000 followers.
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Detroit influencers weigh impact of TikTok ban as lawmakers explore security concerns

Amanda LeClaire March 15, 2024

As debate over the potential ban of TikTok continues, U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration are examining new legislative approaches...

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Devotees of TikTok cheer their support to passing motorists at the Capitol in Washington, before the House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app if its China-based owner doesn't sell, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
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House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

Associated Press March 14, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app...

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people in jackets bring a deflated white balloon onboard a ship from a body of water at night
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Balloons and UFOs spark tension between the U.S. and China

Detroit Today February 20, 2023

About a week ago, the United States military shot down an unidentified object over Lake Huron. It was the third...

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