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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok in the U.S. unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sells the app. President-elect Trump does not support the ban and is considering options for the platform. Here's what could happen next.

Wildfires in Los Angeles have caused billions of dollars in damage so far, and the city remains in a state of emergency with evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people. As residents and business owners begin to rebuild, California Representative Luz Rivas tells ASP that California's congressional delegation can help constituents navigate their disaster aid claims. If you're unsure who to contact, the congressional switchboard will find and connect you with your elected officials: (202) 224-3121. For more resources about shelter, health alerts, animal support, and FEMA loans, click here: USE THE LINK TO OUR INSTAGRAM RESOURCES CAROUSEL https://lnkd.in/eCRy-i8d

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A brand new session of Congress will start on January 3rd. What happens to all those bills that were introduced but haven't been passed? Former Representative Peter Roskam gives an inside perspective on how the process of starting a new Congress works in a new #ASPAnswers segment. Watch the full conversation about how a congressional transition works here: https://lnkd.in/eKdF7U8R

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