Wisconsin man accused of setting congressman's office on fire over TikTok ban charged with arson
Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to burn down a congressman’s office because he was upset with the federal TikTok ban with multiple counts on Wednesday, including arson.
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Man admits to setting fire to building housing Wisconsin rep's office over TikTok ban
A man has admitted to setting fire to a building housing a House member from Wisconsin’s office over “recent talks of a TikTok ban,” according to local police. The 19-year-old man was caught Sunday ...The Hill - 3d -
TikTok Ban Behind Fire Set at a Mall With Congressman’s Office, Police Say
No one was injured. The building, which includes a district office of a Wisconsin congressman who has been a critic of TikTok, sustained moderate damage in the fire on Sunday.The New York Times - 3d -
Man started fire at lawmaker's office was motivated by TikTok ban, police say
The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.CBS News - 3d -
Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting woman on fire at home south of Brisbane
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Rand Paul says TikTok ban violates First Amendment: ‘Based on accusations’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) criticized the looming TikTok ban as a violation of the First Amendment, arguing that it's based on accusations, a day after the Supreme Court opted to uphold the law that ...The Hill - 4d -
Biden has not ‘flip-flopped’ on TikTok ban he signed into law, says Democratic congressman
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Man detained near Kenneth Fire not accused of arson
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'Slender Man' attacker set to be released after 7 years in Wisconsin mental hospital
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Former Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher on the Supreme Court considering a TikTok ban
Former Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher breaks down the key issues as TikTok races against the clock to avoid being blocked in the U.S. TikTok could shut down the social media site in the U.S. ...CBS News - Jan. 10
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