The federal government already has banned TikTok from smartphones issued to its employees, ahead of Thursday’s hearing by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where the 150-million user-strong social media company’s CEO is testifying. Do you think TikTok should be banned from the U.S. altogether? 

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•Trump-era bank deregulation is blamed for failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

•Some Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to stop the D.C. crime bill, as President Biden promises not to veto.

•”Spiritual guru” Marianne Williamson is the first to declare her candidacy for the 2024 Democratic nomination for president. (Biden has yet to declare, though he has given every possible indication he will run again.)

•How House Democrats plan to retake the House majority in 2024.

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