“Montana lawmakers passed a bill on Friday banning TikTok from operating in the state amid growing concerns about the app’s suspected ties to the Chinese government. The bill was passed by the state House in a 54–43 vote and now heads to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. If Gianforte signs it into law, Montana will become the first state to ban the app outright.” Montana Lawmakers Have Voted To Ban TikTok. (Now, according to my kids, I’d have a better shot planning a summer vacation in Hell than Helena.)