A bill that could lead to a TikTok ban in the U.S. is gaining momentum with bipartisan support. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the chamber will vote on the legislation next week. Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Wisconsin Republican, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Illinois Democrat, joined CBS News to discuss the bill. Source
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Lawmakers say calls from children show why TikTok should be changed
Lawmakers’ phones were flooded after TikTok alerted users to tell their representatives to oppose legislation targeting the app’s Chinese ownership. Source
Gold prices hit a new record high. Here’s why investors are buying in.
The spot price of gold soared to a new record high this week. Here’s why investors are flocking to gold right now. Source
Vice President Harris on Israel, immigration, TikTok and more
A day after President Biden laid out a cavalcade of policy positions and made his case for four more years in office in his State of the Union address, Vice President Kamala Harris joined CBS News to discuss the address, the ongoing war in Gaza and several other topics. Source
Peek inside the gift bags for Oscar nominees in 2024, valued at $178,000
Win or lose, nominees at the 2024 Academy Awards will have these gift bags to come home to after the Oscars. Source
Chelsea Peretti on her directorial debut in “First Time Female Director”
“First Time Female Director,” directed by and starring Chelsea Peretti, follows a woman thrust into the unexpected role of directing her own play. Source
More than 280 students reportedly abducted in Nigeria
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped over 280 students in northern Nigeria. A witness told BBC News the kids were between 8 and 15 years old and were kidnapped by dozens of gunmen while they were starting their day earlier this week. This would mark the biggest mass abduction from a school in the country since 2021. Mayeni Jones with the BBC has more from Nigeria. Source
Biden says Israel has responsibility to protect innocent lives in Gaza during State of the Union
During his State of the Union, President Biden reiterated his support for Israel’s mission to eliminate Hamas in Gaza, but he also said Israel has a responsibility to protect innocent civilians. The president warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government that humanitarian aid cannot be “a bargaining chip.” CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more. Source
Biden wants a $10,000 tax credit for home buyers. Here’s what to know.
The White House is proposing a “mortgage relief credit” that would give home buyers an annual tax credit of $5,000 for two years. Source
CIA chief back in Middle East to push for Gaza hostage, cease-fire deal
CIA Director William Burns quietly traveled to the Middle East to again press the Biden administration’s case for a hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel. Source