TikTok’s Fate Sealed: Congress Passes Legislation to Ban or Sell App

Washington, D.C. – After years of failed attempts, Congress successfully passed legislation on Tuesday to ban or require the sale of TikTok, marking a significant move against the popular video-sharing platform’s Chinese ownership. The bipartisan measure received overwhelming support in the Senate, with a vote of 79 to 18, as part of a broader package providing aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The bill now awaits President Biden’s signature, who has already indicated his intention …

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TikTok’s Future Hangs in the Balance as US Lawmakers Prepare for Critical Vote

New York City, USA – US lawmakers are gearing up to potentially vote on a second bill within a span of two months that puts Chinese-owned ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, in a difficult position – either sell its US business or face a ban. The concerns surrounding the potential transfer of data about millions of Americans to China have been the driving force behind congressional efforts to separate TikTok from its Beijing-based company. …

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