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TikTok‘s head of public policy Michael Beckerman told lawmakers at a Senate subcommittee hearing on Tuesday that the social media company considers ByteDance, its Beijing-based parent company, to be a part of its “corporate group.” The acknowledgment, which came after intense questioning from Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, is a …

The Duchess of Sussex has penned a letter to Congress advocating for a national paid leave program for new parents. The letter, addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, describes the Duchess’ experience growing up and becoming a mother herself.  The Duchess said she and …

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn says Democrats are modifying the Build Back Better Act, Democrats’ massive social spending bill with care, as they try to forge a compromise acceptable to both moderates and progressives in the party. “We’ll trim it down very very carefully — and with a whole lot …