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The TikTok Ban Is Truly An Issue Of National Security

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 2 developments

TikTok—and really all social media platforms—could be utilized to spread misinformation and disinformation. In the case of TikTok, such campaigns could be directed from Beijing

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  1. House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

    Headline from KVOA Tucson ·

  2. Newest

    The TikTok Ban Is Truly An Issue Of National Security

    Headline from Forbes ·

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  1. CNN

    TikTok creators fear a ban as the House prepares to vote on a bill that could block the app in America (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    TikTok - and some of its users – are pulling out all the stops to contest a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban of the app.

  2. The Republic

    US lawmakers say TikTok won't be banned if it finds a new owner. But that's easier said than done (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    U.S. lawmakers are threatening to ban TikTok but also say they are giving its Chinese parent company a chance to keep it running. The premise of a bipartisan bill headed for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives is that TikTok fans in the U.S.

  3. Towleroad Gay News

    The Bill To Ban TikTok Has Passed And People Aren’t Happy (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    Towleroad Gay News's feed description

    People are reacting to the U.S. House passing a bill that wants to ban popular social media app TikTok. And they are not happy. The infamous bill passed in

  4. CNN

    Addicted to TikTok? Here’s what the House vote to effectively ban it could mean for you (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    If you’re a TikTok fanatic worried about how you’re going to stay connected to the world after a bill that could ban the app passed the House of Representatives Wednesday … don’t panic just yet.

  5. Roll Call

    House easily overcomes objections to pass TikTok bill (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    The House voted to pass legislation that would force TikTok's owner to divest the company or lose access to more than 170 million U.S. users.

  6. Axios

    House passes TikTok sale bill (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    The House on Wednesday passed a bipartisan bill that would force China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the U.S.

  7. KTVZ Bend

    House passes bill that could ban TikTok despite resistance from Trump (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Clare Foran, Brian Fung and Haley Talbot, CNN The House voted with bipartisan, overwhelming fashion on Wednesday to pass a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok, a major challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media apps.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    House Passes Bill That Would Ban TikTok if Chinese Owner Doesn’t Sell (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell, due to security threats.

  9. FOX Business

    House of Representatives likely to pass TikTok ban: What happens next? (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    House lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would require China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok or it would be banned, though it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.

  10. ABC 7 Chicago

    Here's what TikTok ban could mean for users, businesses ahead of Congress vote (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Here's what a U.S. TikTok ban could mean for users and businesses ahead of the Congress vote.

  11. WMUR

    TikTok ban passes US House (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Lawmakers are one step closer to banning the social media platform TikTok in the United States.

  12. NBC Los Angeles

    House poised to pass bill that could ban TikTok but it faces uncertain path in the Senate (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    A bill that could lead to a ban of the popular video app TikTok in the United States is expected to pass the House on Wednesday as lawmakers act on concerns...

  13. Boston

    House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    TikTok, which has more than 150 million American users, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd.

  14. Quartz

    House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if its Chinese owner doesn't sell, and the bill now goes to the Senate (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if its Chinese owner doesn't sell, and the bill now goes to the Senate

  15. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Congress ban TikTok? (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it sells to a domestic owner.

  16. ABC 7 New York

    Creators fear ban as House prepares to vote on TikTok bill that could block app in America (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    As House lawmakers prepare to vote on a bill Wednesday, TikTok is encouraging users to call their representatives about the legislation

  17. Breitbart News

    House Overwhelmingly Passes Bill to Ban TikTok in U.S. (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would ban TikTok if they do not sell the company from its Chinese parent company.

  18. NBC Chicago

    House is likely to pass a bill that could ban TikTok, but it faces an uncertain path in the Senate (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The bill would require the Chinese firm ByteDance to divest from TikTok and other applications it owns within six months of the bill’s enactment or those...

  19. Forbes

    House Passes TikTok Ban By Overwhelming Majority Vote (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The ban would force ByteDance to sell TikTok within 180 days.

  20. The New Republic

    The Bill That Could Ban TikTok Just Passed the House—By a Longshot (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that could ban TikTok. Here was the final vote.

  21. Bowling Green Daily News

    Bill that could ban TikTok passed in the House. Here’s what to know (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    Bowling Green Daily News's feed description

    TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position as lawmakers in Washington move forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the platform. The House

  22. Fox2 Detroit

    Is TikTok being banned in the US? What to know ahead of House vote (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    A bill that could lead to a TikTok ban is expected to pass the House on Wednesday amid lawmaker concerns over national security. Here’s what to know.

  23. The Oregonian

    Could they ban TikTok? Today the House passed a bill that could (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    House passage of the bill is only the first step.

  24. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    House expected to vote on bill that could ban TikTok amid Trump resistance (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Clare Foran, Brian Fung and Haley Talbot, CNN The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok, a major challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media apps.

  25. FOX 4 Dallas

    Is TikTok being banned in the US? What to know after House passes bill (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.

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