Rand Paul blocks Josh Hawley’s attempt to fast-track TikTok ban, exposing GOP split

Washington — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley’s effort to fast-track a ban of TikTok’s app in the United States hit a snag from within his own party after Sen. Rand Paul objected. Hawley, who introduced the “No TikTok on United States Devices Act” in January, tried to pass the bill by unanimous consent on Wednesday, but Paul opposed. “It’s time to act now,” Hawley argued. “The intent of China in all of this is quite clear. They want to build a profile on every single American.” Paul has said in recent days that a ban would violate the First Amendment, but…