Maria Cantwell Took Thousands from TikTok Lobbyist Days After House Passed Bill Targeting Chinese-Owned App

Washington senator has slowed TikTok bill’s passage through Congress Sen. Maria Cantwell (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Sen. Maria Cantwell (D., Wash.), the head of the powerful Senate Commerce Committee, took thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from a TikTok lobbyist just days after the House passed its bipartisan bill targeting the Chinese-owned app, new financial disclosures

US to Impose New Sanctions on Iran After ‘Unprecedented’ Israel Attack: White House

The latest sanctions will be focused on Tehran’s missile and drone program. The United States and its allies will impose new sanctions on Iran in the wake of its “unprecedented” air attack against Israel, the White House announced on April 16. President Biden is currently coordinating with allies and partners, including the Group of Seven

House passes host of bills targeting Iran after attack on Israel

House lawmakers passed multiple pieces of legislation focused on penalizing Iran following its attack on Israel last weekend. The measures passed include: A resolution declaring the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’’ is “outrightly antisemitic and must be strongly condemned.” The Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act, which would require a