Did the government ban TikTok? – By Safia Samee Ali (News Nation) / March 13, 2024
In a 352-65 vote, the House voted to pass a bill potentially banning TikTok
Leaders are concerned for national security
TikTok’s parent company is Chinese-owned1
(NewsNation) — The U.S. House approved a plan to ban the social media app TikTok, but there is still a long road ahead before it’s potentially implemented.
The proposal would ban the app in the U.S. unless it divests from its China-based owner as lawmakers express concern over national security threats. The Senate could put the ban up for a vote next week.
TikTok, which has more than 150 million American users and is highly popular with young Americans, is owned by Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd.
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