The Supreme Court has affirmed a federal law that will ban TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned social media platform, just days before the bipartisan divestiture law is set to go into effect. This decision, while acknowledging TikTok's significance as a platform for expression and community for over 170 million Americans, prioritizes national security concerns related to data collection and ties to a foreign power.

The court's unsigned ruling stated that Congress deems divestiture necessary to address these concerns and that the challenged provisions do not infringe upon First Amendment rights.

TikTok and Supreme Court (Emma Woodhouse/Fox News Digital)

White House Developments

President Biden's official X account has faced ridicule for referencing a non-existent constitutional amendment. Vice President Harris has declared that their work is not finished and she won't fade from the public eye. Notably, Biden has stated his intention to defer enforcement of the TikTok ban to the incoming Trump administration.

Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama embraces her husband, former U.S. President Barack Obama. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)

Trump Transition Updates

Due to cold weather, Trump's inauguration ceremony has been moved indoors, reminiscent of Reagan's second inauguration in 1985. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has pledged to fiercely defend Trump following her reelection. Trump himself has indicated he needs time to review the Supreme Court's TikTok decision, hinting at potential future action. Over 400 agricultural groups have urged the Senate to confirm Trump's USDA nominee. Reports suggest Elon Musk will speak at a Trump pre-inauguration event, and Trump has spoken with China's Xi Jinping. A Democratic senator questioned Trump's DHS pick, Kristi Noem, on her working relationship with Tom Homan. Rep. James Comer has requested the Trump DOJ prosecute James Biden for alleged false statements during the impeachment inquiry. Sources indicate Trump plans to swiftly restructure the State Department, even before Senate confirmations. Moving the inauguration indoors is expected to sidestep potential crowd size controversies.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Tom Homan (Getty/AP)

Capitol Hill News

New bills aim to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative. A journalist was removed from Secretary of State Blinken's final press conference. The DOGE is reportedly considering cuts to federal DEI programs. The Laken Riley Act has passed a Senate filibuster with bipartisan support. Ohio Governor DeWine has appointed his Lieutenant Governor to fill JD Vance's Senate seat. House Democrats have expressed their intent to oppose Trump's tariff proposals. A key border lawmaker is advocating for a dangerous gang to be designated as a terrorist organization.

The Laken Riley Act (Reuters)

News from Across America

A Midwestern state's new governor has eliminated the state's DEI department. A city bus narrowly avoided disaster on an overpass during rush hour. A top New Jersey watchdog official resigned and was removed from voter rolls after a residency dispute.