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The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the 12:30 Report newsletter Subscribe Plus: DeSantis names Rubio successor{beacon} The Cabinet confirmation hearing conveyor belt: ➤ RELATED READS:Brookings: China, tariffs, and Trump 2.0 Fortune: In Trump 2.0, growing, spending, or squandering an enviable macroeconomic inheritance are all on the table Op-ed in The New York Times: Trump 2.0 and the Return of ‘Court Politics’ Op-ed in The Hill: How should the media handle Trump 2.0? Op-ed in Bloomberg: Inflation Could Derail Trump 2.0 Before It Starts? The TikTok Ban What else am I going to do with my free time?:*panic sets in*
The Supreme Court still hasn’t weighed in on the upcoming TikTok ban. Time is *Tiking*.
An administration official told NBC: “Americans shouldn’t expect to see TikTok suddenly banned on Sunday.”
? Why the Biden administration is motivated to fix this: More than 170 million Americans are on the app and do not want it to go dark. The ban is scheduled to take effect on President Biden’s last day in office. That would give President-elect Trump an opening to come in on his first day in office and potentially temporarily save TikTok. That’s not something the Biden administration would want.
If Biden doesn’t intervene, what happens Sunday?: There are a few scenarios:
It could go dark for users.It could be taken out of the app store but remain usable for current users. If that’s the case, it will slowly get glitchy due to lack of software updates.Users could try using virtual private networks to hide their location.^ The Hill’s Miranda Nazzaro spoke with cyber experts to explain these scenarios.
➤ TIDBIT:
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is planning to attend Trump’s inauguration next week, the day after the app’s ban is set to take effect.
Keep in mind: A number of tech executives are reportedly planning to attend, including Trump ally and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
? Getting Attention Red dye No. 3 has been banned:The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is banning a controversial red dye from food and ingested drugs because it has been linked to cancer in animals.
Tell me more about this dye: It’s used in foods, particularly candy, to give it a bright red color. Think maraschino cherries, Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers Candy, Dubble Bubble Original Twist Bubble Gum, McCormick red food coloring, some cough syrups and gummy vitamins.
When will this happen?: Food manufacturers have until Jan. 15, 2027, to remove the dye from their products. Drug manufacturers have until Jan. 18, 2028.
What will food and drug manufacturers use instead?: There are several natural alternatives, including beet juice and pomegranate juice, which can be more expensive. (NBC News)
Keep in mind: Red dye No. 3 has been banned from cosmetics for more than 30 years.
A side rant: I really wish drug manufacturers would take all coloring out of children’s medications. It makes such a mess. ?
? Internet Buzz? Celebrate: Today is National Fig Newton Day!
? What will D.C. look like over the next four years?: Washingtonian lays out questions that Washington area residents have — and some scenarios for the changes to the city.
? On The AgendaThe House and Senate are in. President Biden and Vice President Harris are in Washington. (all times Eastern)
2 p.m.: Biden delivers remarks at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Harris, first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff ? Livestream 4:15 p.m.: Harris adds her signature to the drawer of her desk. ? Livestream? And Finally…To brighten your Thursday afternoon, watch these baby seagulls frolic.
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