Today’s Headlines: The House of Representatives has passed a bill with bipartisan support, forcing US divestment from Chinese-owned companies, potentially leading to the ban of TikTok within six months if its owner, ByteDance, fails to sell the app. However, it remains uncertain whether the bill will garner enough support in the Senate. Despite this swift action, the House has declined to consider a proposal allowing remote voting for members of Congress who recently had a baby, despite bipartisan backing. Meanwhile, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul reintroduces the Justice For Breonna Taylor Act, seeking to ban no-knock warrants. In legal matters, a judge has dismissed three charges against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, but serious allegations still stand. Trump's influence is evident in the reformation of the Republican National Committee as the Trump National Committee, with Lara Trump elected co-chair. Lastly, new revelations surface regarding an Alaska Airlines flight incident involving Boeing, underscoring safety concerns within the company.

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