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Social Media Ban and Political Tensions

Updated 2026-06-15 23:40 UTC 2 sources Negative

The UK government is pushing for a ban on social media for under-16s, while Republicans are accused of interfering in Democratic primaries. These developments highlight ongoing political tensions.

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Axios
House Democrats are seething over what is, by all indications, a nationwide Republican effort to elevate Democratic primary candidates viewed as more beatable in November.Why it matters: This once-rare practice is becoming commonplace. Democrats did it in <a href="https://
2026-06-15 23:24 UTC
BBC News
Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday.
2026-06-15 23:33 UTC
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