For China, TikTok becomes bargaining chip amid tensions with US
China railed for years against the United States’s bid to force the sale of TikTok, once accusing Washington of demonstrating “robbers’ logic” in response to the platform’s success. Now, Beijing is touting talks on how the video-sharing platform’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, might relinquish ownership of its US operations. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The turnaround has raised questions about what China might expect in return, with analysts suggesting that Beijing has come to view TikTok as a useful bargaining chip to win concessions on more pressing issues. China has yet to confirm a deal on TikTok, which Washington has cast as a propaganda tool of Beijing and a threat to privacy, and there are numerous outstanding questions about what a sale would entail. Most crucial of all is the question of who would own and control TikTok’s recommendations algorithm, which has been credited with powering the platform’s explosive popularity in the US, where it claims more than 170 million users. Under Chinese export controls introduced in 2020, companies are prohibited from transferring sensitive technologies like TikTok’s algorithm without government approval. As recently as last month, the state-run China Daily warned in an editorial that the export restrictions presented a “red line for the TikTok transaction”. If China is willing to hand over control of the algorithm, it will expect major concessions on such issues as trade, curbs on Chinese tech, and Taiwan, said Dexter Roberts, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub. Advertisement “If anything changed on the Chinese side that makes them now more willing to do a deal on TikTok, I think it’s because they sense that they can get a lot more out of the Trump administration than they originally thought, and they may be contemplating using TikTok as a bargaining lever,” Roberts told Al Jazeera. On the US side, President Donald Trump seems eager to reach an agreement on TikTok quickly as part of an effort to lock down his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since returning to the White House, Roberts said. “And in order to get that sit-down and that ‘deal,’ it seems as if he’s willing to give a lot in return,” he said. While both China and the US have hailed the prospects of a resolution to the standoff over TikTok, the sides have offered substantially different accounts of where things stand. In a briefing on Monday, an unnamed senior White House official was quoted as telling media outlets that the Trump administration was confident that China was on board with a deal that would see TikTok’s algorithm licensed out to a new joint venture in the US. Under the terms of the deal, Texas-based Oracle, whose billionaire cofounder Larry Ellison is a staunch backer of Israel, would oversee and retrain the licensed algorithm using US data, according to reports of the official’s comment. Since the start of the 2023 war in Gaza, in which Israel’s attacks have killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, Ellison has committed cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure support to Israel. Oracle’s growing role in TikTok’s future comes after several Republican lawmakers have, since 2023, accused the platform of promoting pro-Palestinian content. The latest White House briefing came after Trump, who has repeatedly extended the deadline for forcing a sale of the platform, said on Friday that he had secured a deal during a nearly two-hour-long phone conversation with Xi. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Saturday that the spin-off would see TikTok controlled by a seven-member board, filled with six Americans, and would ensure that its algorithm is “controlled by America”. “Both the US and China now support ‘info-nationalism’,” Jeffrey Towson, a digital strategy consultant formerly based in China, told Al Jazeera. “China has long insisted information flows be controlled domestically, and not by foreign companies or entities. The US has now come to the same conclusion. Digital platforms create powerful control points. They can shape and limit what can be said, read and watched.” Advertisement While it is unclear how the sale of TikTok might proceed under Chinese law, an agreement on the platform could mark a de-escalation in trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, said Heiwai Tang, director of the Asia Global Institute in Hong Kong. “If the current additional 30 percent US tariffs on China could be lowered, the gain for China would be significant,” Tang told Al Jazeera. China has only gone as far as to say that the sides have reached a “basic framework consensus” on TikTok. “China’s position on the TikTok issue is clear: The Chinese government respects the wishes of the company in question, and would be happy to see productive commercial negotiations in keeping with market rules lead to a solution that complies with China’s laws and regulations and takes into account the interests of both sides,” China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement after Xi’s call with Trump. China’s language about a “framework” for resolving the TikTok dispute leaves room for negotiations, and “details like who actually gets the algorithm – which, of course, Washington has said the US gets – could still very much be up for grabs,” the Atlantic Council’s Roberts said. Chunmeizi Su, a media and communications lecturer at the University of Sydney, who researches platforms such as TikTok, expressed doubt that the full details of TikTok’s algorithm would be provided in any licensing deal. “TikTok’s algorithm is not just about TikTok; it’s a core technology that has been used among other apps under ByteDance. There is a red line here for the company. I believe they would rather shut down TikTok US altogether than reveal the details of their algorithms,” Su told Al Jazeera. “If this is the bottom line, it means that the licensing deal will only provide surface-level technologies, or, in other words, a shell of TikTok US. And even this will take a long time to achieve.” Though a deal on TikTok would lower the temperature between the
Trump urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol over unproven autism risk
US president’s remarks on the popular painkiller, better known as paracetamol globally, prompt outcry from doctors and medical bodies. United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol, also known as paracetamol, over the painkiller’s unproven links to autism, prompting swift backlash from doctors and scientists. Trump issued the warning on Monday as the US drug regulator announced plans to add a label to paracetamol warning of an increased risk of autism and ADHD in children. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t take it,” Trump said during a news conference at the White House while flanked by top public health officials. “Fight like hell not to take it,” Trump said. “There may be a point where you have to, and that you’ll have to work out with yourself.” Trump also cast doubt on the medical consensus on childhood vaccines, suggesting that inoculations for measles, mumps and rubella should be administered separately instead of in the combined MMR shot. “This is based on what I feel. The mumps, measles – the three should be taken separately,” Trump said. “And it seems to be that when you mix them, there could be a problem.” Trump’s comments drew condemnation from medical bodies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), which have long recommended paracetamol as one of the few painkillers that is safe for women during pregnancy. About half of pregnant women worldwide are estimated to take paracetamol – which is sold in different countries under brand names including Dyman, Panadol and Panamax – for pain relief and to reduce fevers, which can be potentially dangerous to both the foetus and the expectant mother. Advertisement ACOG president Steven J Fleischman called the suggestions of a link between paracetamol and autism “irresponsible”. “When considering the use of medication in pregnancy, it’s important to consider all potential risks along with any benefits,” Fleischman said in a statement. “The data from numerous studies have shown that acetaminophen plays an important – and safe – role in the well-being of pregnant women.” While some research has found evidence of an association between paracetamol and neurological conditions such as autism, medical experts have cautioned that more robust studies have found no link, and that causation remains unproven. One of the biggest population-based studies, published by Swedish researchers last year in The Journal of the American Medical Association, found no link when comparing children who had been exposed to the painkiller with siblings who had not. Arthur Caplan, a bioethicist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, described the Trump administration’s moves as “hugely negative” for public health. “The big reveal about autism was a total bust full of misinformation, a lack of evidence, bad advice and a bogus answer about the cause,” Caplan told Al Jazeera. “I think mainstream medicine will ignore what he said today,” Caplan said. “I think patients can’t trust federal science in the USA and must turn to other reputable sources.” In its updated guidelines announced on Monday, the US Food and Drug Administration cited evidence of a “correlation” between paracetamol use and autism, and noted studies suggesting a heightened risk when the drug is taken “chronically” throughout pregnancy. Still, the drug regulator was notably less emphatic than Trump, noting that a causal relationship had yet to be established, and the existence of “contrary studies in the scientific literature”. “It is also noted that acetaminophen is the only over-the-counter drug approved for use to treat fevers during pregnancy, and high fevers in pregnant women can pose a risk to their children,” the regulator said. Autism has no known single cause, but is believed to be related to an interplay of genetic and environmental factors, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Adblock test (Why?)
Super typhoon heads to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China after lashing Philippines
Hong Kong is bracing for hurricane force winds from Super Typhoon Ragasa as southern China prepares for heavy flooding. A super typhoon that caused thousands of people to evacuate from northern Philippine villages is now making its way towards Hong Kong, the southern parts of mainland China, and Taiwan, where people are preparing for more extreme weather. In Hong Kong, officials warned of a “serious threat” from Super Typhoon Ragasa, comparing the risk with some of the most destructive storms in the city’s recent history. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “Ragasa will pose a serious threat to Hong Kong, which could reach the levels of Hato in 2017 and Mangkhut in 2018,” Hong Kong’s number-two official Eric Chan said on Monday, referring to two super typhoons that each caused significant damage. Ragasa was generating winds with maximum sustained speeds of 220 kilometres per hour (137 mph) at its centre as it churned across the South China Sea early on Tuesday, according to Hong Kong’s weather service. Hong Kong’s airport will remain open, but there will be “significant disruption to flight operations” from 6pm (10:00 GMT) on Tuesday until the next day, the airport authority said. More than 500 Cathay Pacific flights are expected to be cancelled. In Taiwan, the state weather service predicted “extremely torrential rain” in the country’s east. “Its storm radius is quite large, about 320 [kilometres, or 199 miles]. Although the typhoon’s centre is still some distance away, its wide, strong wind field and outer circulation are already affecting parts of Taiwan,” it said. Officials in Shenzhen, the southern Chinese tech hub, planned to evacuate about 400,000 people, including residents living in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Shenzhen’s airport said it would halt flights, starting Tuesday night. Advertisement China’s National Meteorological Centre forecast the typhoon would make landfall in the coastal area between Shenzhen city and Xuwen county in Guangdong province on Wednesday. Protests over non-existent flood controls in Philippines Ragasa, which is known locally as Nando, forced the evacuation of several villages in the northern Philippines on Monday, a day after thousands of people took to the streets to protest alleged corruption over non-existent flood control projects. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr suspended government work and all classes in the capital, Manila, and 29 provinces in the main northern Luzon region, on Monday. Power was knocked out on Calayan Island and in the entire northern mountain province of Apayao, disaster-response officials said, as the super typhoon caused wind gusts of up to 295 kph (183 mph) in some areas. There were no immediate reports of casualties or further damage, according to the Associated Press news agency. More than 8,200 people were evacuated to safety in Cagayan province, which includes Calayan, while 1,220 fled to emergency shelters in Apayao, which is prone to flash floods and landslides. Domestic flights were suspended in northern provinces lashed by the typhoon, while fishing boats and inter-island ferries were prohibited from leaving ports due to rough seas. On Calayan Island, at the storm’s centre, information officer Herbert Singun told the AFP news agency that chunks of a school roof had been ripped off and landed on an evacuation centre about 30 metres (98 feet) away, causing one minor injury. “Can you see those coconut trees swaying in the distance?” he asked during a video chat. “There were eight of them before. Now only four are still standing. That goes to show how strong this typhoon is.” Scientists have warned that climate change is already making tropical storms more intense, causing stronger winds and more flooding. A police officer arrests a protester during anticorruption demonstrations on Sunday in Manila, the Philippines [Ezra Acayan/Getty Images] Ragasa, the 14th weather disturbance to batter the Philippines this year, comes as authorities and both chambers of Congress investigate a corruption scandal involving alleged kickbacks that resulted in substandard or non-existent flood control projects. Thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday to protest the scandal involving an estimated 118.5 billion pesos ($2bn) in projects, even as the typhoon affected the weather. Adblock test (Why?)
Good news for Noida-Gurugram residents: New Namo Bharat train corridor to cut NCR travel time between these two cities, check distance, stoppages, ticket price
The Namo Bharat train will operate at speeds of up to 180 kilometers per hour, reducing travel time significantly. Read here to know more details.
3-storey building collapses in Indore, two dead, 12 injured
The incident took place around 9 PM in the Daulat Ganj area, where a three-storey building, including a basement, suddenly caved in. Initial reports suggested that 13 individuals were trapped under the debris.
Weather update: Kolkata braces for heavy rain, thunderstorm ahead of Durga Puja; IMD issues alert till…
Thunderstorms and rain have been reported across various districts, including North 24-Parganas, South 24-Parganas, East and West Midnapore, and Jhargram. The city witnessed severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions due to heavy rainfall, with streets flooded and commuters facing long delays.
Navratri 2025 Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini puja vidhi, significance, mantra, colour, more
Navratri 2025 Day 2 is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the goddess of penance and devotion. Devotees observe fasts, perform puja with flowers and incense, chant the mantra ‘Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah’, wear yellow, and seek blessings for wisdom, inner strength, and spiritual growth.
Trump officials slam blue state governor for ignoring chaotic anti-ICE ‘rioters’ disrupting operation
The Department of Homeland Security is criticizing Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for failing to assist in responding to a chaotic anti-ICE riot in a Chicago suburb that forced federal authorities to deploy tear gas and other non-lethal measures. In a Monday statement, the department claimed that police “under JB Pritzker’s sanctuary jurisdiction refused to answer multiple calls for assistance.” Fox News Digital reported last Friday that federal officials clashed with a group of protesters who were blocking ICE vehicles from entering and exiting a processing facility in Broadview, Illinois. DHS labeled the protesters “rioters” and said that so far, federal law enforcement has arrested 16 rioters. The agency said that the “rioters and sanctuary politicians obstructed law enforcement, threw tear gas cans, rocks, bottles, and fireworks, slashed tires of cars, blocked the entrance of the building, and trespassed on private property.” DHS said that rioters also assaulted law enforcement officials. Matt Hill, a spokesperson for Pritzker, responded by telling Fox News Digital that “it’s completely false to suggest the state or local municipalities have been obstructing federal officials.” DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE THROWN TO GROUND DURING CHAOTIC ANTI-ICE PROTEST “The state has not received multiple calls for assistance from the federal government and would remind them of the importance of coordinating with local law enforcement to protect public safety,” said Hill. He added, “Governor Pritzker has been clear that violence is unacceptable and everyone needs to follow the law, which includes federal agents respecting constitutional rights to peaceful protest.” “The media needs to use extreme caution before reporting what the Trump administration is saying given their record of lies, lack of transparency, and failure to coordinate with the state and local law enforcement,” said Hill. The DHS statement said the protest disrupted an operation targeting “some of the worst of the worst—including criminals convicted of drug trafficking, domestic abuse, drinking and driving, and assault,” who were being processed at the facility. The agency highlighted some of the criminal illegals who were being processed when the protest broke out. Among those was Andres Ventura-Uvaldo, a criminal illegal and Mexican national, who the agency said was previously arrested for felony DUI and domestic violence. Another, Alberto Algeria Barron, also a Mexican national, was previously removed from the U.S. in 2014 and was convicted for domestic battery twice, according to DHS. NEWSOM ON COURTROOM COLLISION COURSE WITH TRUMP OVER ICE MASK BAN Erwin Jose Roa-Mustafa, an illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, was also being processed at the facility after pleading guilty on federal charges of conspiracy and intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. DHS said that ICE was also processing another alleged drug trafficker, Ibis Alberto Testa Nunez, from Mexico, who was previously arrested by the Drug Enforcement Administration for cocaine possession and possession with intent to distribute. Two others, Salvador Alcantar-Alcantar, from Mexico, was previously arrested for DUI, trespassing and assault, and Carlos Eduardo Chavez-Cardenas, from Bolivia, was previously convicted for DUI and possession of drugs, according to DHS. “These heinous criminals, including domestic abusers, drug traffickers, violent offenders, and drunk drivers are some of the illegal aliens being held in the ICE Broadview Processing Center,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. MASSIVE ICE OPERATION NETS GANG MEMBERS, MURDERERS, CHILD PREDATORS: ‘WREAKED HAVOC’ “These rioters in Illinois are fighting to keep rapists, murderers, and other violent criminals loose on Illinois streets,” said McLaughlin. “Instead of rioting, they should be thanking ICE officers who every single day wake up and make our communities safer.” This comes as DHS says that ICE officials are facing a more than 1,000 percent increase in assaults as they conduct operations across Illinois.
Top GOP candidates in deep red state unify behind each other at joint event: ‘Bold ideas’
FIRST ON FOX: Two of the top Republicans in the solid red state of Ohio are endorsing each other, representing a move toward unity in the state where Republicans are hoping to win next November without President Trump on the ticket. “I’m proud to back Jon Husted for U.S. Senate,” Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said in a press release alongside an event with Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Columbus on Monday night. “Jon represents Ohio values, and he is a common-sense leader who I’ve known for years. He’s a fighter for our families and our freedoms, and he’ll carry Ohio’s voice to Washington without compromise.” Husted reciprocated the sentiment by issuing his own endorsement of Ramaswamy’s campaign for the governorship in Ohio. GOP SENATOR REVEALS WHY TRUMP’S ‘COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT’ WILL BE CRUCIAL FOR HIS MIDTERM RACE “Vivek has articulated bold ideas for our state, and I believe his vision for excellence aligns closely with the priorities Ohioans expect and deserve,” Husted said. “I’m proud to endorse my friend Vivek Ramaswamy to be the next Governor of Ohio.” The press release touted Husted’s “reputation as Ohio’s common-sense public servant who streamlines government and expands opportunity” along with Ramaswamy’s “perspective of a successful entrepreneur who champions innovation and free markets.” The two candidates together, the press release stated, represent a pairing that is “uniting Ohio around a strong mission for the state on the national stage.” Husted, appointed to the U.S. Senate by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to replace Vice President JD Vance, is running for re-election against former Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republicans across the country have circled the wagons in support of the freshman senator. OHIO TEAMSTERS UNION ENDORSES RAMASWAMY IN GUBERNATORIAL RACE, BREAKING FROM TYPICAL SUPPORT OF DEM CANDIDATES “After 50 years of living off the tax payer, losing an election by a wide margin with $300 million in out of state money, abandoning working Ohioans to be Chuck Schumer’s lap dog, and sucking up to coastal elites, it’s time for @SherrodBrown to just go away,” Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, who defeated Brown last year despite entering the race as an underdog in the polls, said on X after Brown entered the race. “Ohio is lucky to have @SenJonHusted in the Senate!,” Ohio Republican Congressman Jim Jordan posted on X after Brown jumped in the race. Husted, who has previously served as Ohio’s lieutenant governor and secretary of state, has Trump’s endorsement as he runs next year to fill the final two years of Vance’s six-year term. Ramaswamy, a billionaire entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical sector, catapulted onto the political scene when he ran for president in 2024 before dropping out and endorsing Trump but continuing a push for the “America First” agenda as a surrogate. Ramaswamy had also stated an interest in being appointed to the Senate to replace Vance before Husted was appointed. “One of my core areas of focus that I think is really resonating, is elevating the standards of educational achievement in our state,” Ramaswamy said earlier this year about his gubernatorial campaign. “The No. 1 issue that I see resonating across the board, in a non-partisan manner, is the recognition that we are in the middle of this educational achievement crisis.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Former Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton is currently the leading Democrat in the governor’s race in Ohio, a state Trump carried by 11 points in 2024. Ramaswamy and Husted endorsing each other represents a united Republican front between Husted, elevated to the Senate by DeWine, a longtime political stalwart viewed as an establishment figure, and Ramaswamy, who has taken up the mantle of the Republican “MAGA” base in Ohio. RNC surrogate and Ohio attorney Mehek Cooke told Fox News Digital that “this kind of unity is rare” in “today’s political climate” and sends a “powerful message” that the Republican Party is a “big tent.” “We don’t all have to look the same, speak the same, or even come from the same lane to believe in what’s best for Ohio,” Cooke said. “Endorsements are more than just words on a press release—they are a testament to a shared belief that Ohio can and must lead. From excellence in our schools, to economic growth that empowers families, to building safe and strong communities rooted in opportunity, Vivek and Jon are showing that when leaders come together, Ohioans win.”
Tit for tat: House censures are becoming ‘snap’ solutions
The House of Representatives censured the late Roderick Butler, R-Tenn., in 1870 for taking a bribe for a military academy appointment. The House also censured late Rep. Thomas Blanton, D-Texas, in 1921 for inserting a document into the Congressional Record which contained obscene language. And late Rep. Gerry Studds, D-Mass., faced censure in 1983 for having sex with a 17-year-old page. Those are three of the 28 Members ever censured by the House. 4 HOUSE REPUBLICANS VOTE WITH DEMS TO BLOCK RESOLUTION CENSURING ILHAN OMAR FOR CHARLIE KIRK COMMENTS Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., did not become the 29th Member slapped with censure recently. That’s probably because Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., was one of four Republicans who joined Democrats to block a censure of Omar. And in so doing, Mills may very well have prevented himself from becoming the 30th House Member to be censured. Censure is the second-highest form of discipline in the House. It falls between a reprimand and expulsion. Censure is more than a regular foul in a soccer game. Kind of like a yellow card, which serves as a caution. But it’s not a red card, either, which triggers ejection. That said, censure has become a “thing” in recent years on Capitol Hill. If the House were to ever consider censuring any Member, such an inquest would go behind closed doors with the Ethics Committee. An inquiry may take months. No more. “Snap” censures are now fashionable in the House of Representatives. Here’s how it works: Someone thinks someone says a colleague says something outrageous. So they just prep a censure measure, go over the head of the Congressional leadership by making their resolution privileged (meaning the House must consider it within two days) and, if the House votes in favor of your gambit, that Member is censured. Done. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., crafted a resolution to censure Omar and strip the Minnesota Democrat from her committee assignments. Mace accused Omar of using inflammatory rhetoric in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. During an appearance on the news outlet Zeteo, Omar claimed “there is nothing more effed up, than to completely pretend that his words and actions have not been recorded and in existence for the last decade or so.” Mace’s resolution quoted from a profane social media video not produced by Omar — but reposted by her — which fired invective at Kirk. Mace’s maneuver came as leaders from both sides tried to urge calm at the Capitol amid the assassination of Charlie Kirk. ‘SQUAD’ MEMBER, NANCY MACE CLASH ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ‘YOU BELONG IN REHAB’ “Every leader has an obligation to lower the temperature right now,” said House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif. “I disagree with the retweet of one of our one of our colleagues.” Aguilar said that Mace’s resolution to sanction Omar was not “helpful.” “Every member of Congress, and certainly the President of the United States, have a responsibility to take the temperature down,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. “Nancy Mace wants to lecture Ilhan Omar and Democrats about civility? Are you kidding me? It’s not a serious effort. It’s an effort to drive donors into her gubernatorial campaign.” For his part, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., didn’t try to sidetrack Mace. He declared that “Members have a prerogative to file privileged motions.” “What she did was outrageous and dangerous. And there has to be accountability in the House for these kinds of activities,” said Johnson. “I don’t understand why she uses that kind of language.” Mace and Omar wound up tangling over the censure resolution on X. “One-way ticket to Somalia with your name on it, Ilhan Omar,” posted Mace. “I am going soon, so please drop off the tickets on your way to your office. I am next door,” retorted Omar. The Minnesota Democrat added that Mace was either not “well or smart.” She added “you belong in rehab, not Congress.” Democrats defended Omar. “When we are all trying to take the political temperature down, when we are all trying to work to be able to approach our differences with humanity and stand out against political violence, this is the wrong move,” said House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass. But lawmakers from both sides are growing weary of the censure trap. “Every time a Republican in this House is offended, they pile on censure resolution,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. “I’m not here to be fighting over whatever people’s schoolyard thing is for the day.” “It’s escalation,” said Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., of Mace’s maneuver. “You’ve got to remember, we’re going to be in the minority someday. We’ll be on the receiving end of this.” Bacon added that Congress is now “better at shaming people versus legislating.” Ultimately, the House never took a direct vote on sanctioning Omar. Democrats instead moved to “table” or kill the resolution. That blocked an actual up/down vote on disciplining Omar. The House then voted 214-213 in favor of tabling Mace’s measure. All 210 Democrats who cast ballots voted to table. But four Republicans joined Democrats: Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., and Mills. A ballot by Mills against tabling would have reversed the final tally to 214-213. That means the House would have proceeded immediately to the actual vote to censure Omar. But Mills’ vote with the Democrats froze Mace’s effort. ILHAN OMAR TANGLES WITH CNN HOST IN FIERY INTERVIEW, RIPS ‘HATEFUL’ CHARLIE KIRK It’s unclear if Mills based his decision on self-preservation. But had the House censured Omar, it would have undoubtedly triggered a resolution by Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, to sanction Mills. Casar’s resolution accused Mills of assault – which Casar denies. It also alleged that Mills improperly received the Bronze Star when he served in the Army. But once the House diffused the Omar measure, Casar withdrew his plan for Mills. Flood explained his vote to table. “I’m going to vote in ways that support the Ethics Committee,” said Flood. “If we were