Congress postpones TikTok ban until after 2024 election. ByteDance has 9-12 months to sell TikTok or face nationwide prohibition. President Biden may extend deadline by 90 days if progress towards divestiture is significant. Eko hot blog reports that In a move impacting the fate of TikTok in the U.S., Congress has included a provision in … Read more
US House approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Bill garners bipartisan support despite opposition from some Republican hardliners. Legislation now advances to Senate for consideration and final approval. Eko hot blog reports that In a rare show of bipartisan support, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $95 billion aid package … Read more
Taiwan’s defense ministry plans collaboration with US on new funding. Discussions to focus on allocation of funds amidst heightened tensions. Aim is to bolster combat readiness amid regional instability. Eko hot blog reports that Taiwan’s defense ministry announced on Sunday its plans to engage in discussions with the United States regarding the utilization of funding … Read more
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces GOP opposition over Ukraine aid bill. Johnson remains steadfast in his commitment to bipartisan legislative priorities. Despite challenges, he stands firm in his support for critical aid to Ukraine. Eko hot blog reports that U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting opposition from hardline Republicans as he presses forward with … Read more