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Youngkin executive order bans TikTok from state computers

Headline from WHEC Rochester, on the newest of 2 developments

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin banned the use of several Chinese-owned apps, including TikTok and WeChat, on state government devices and wireless networks on Friday, calling them a threat to national security.

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  1. Georgia, NH latest states to ban TikTok from state computers

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    Youngkin executive order bans TikTok from state computers

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  1. Athens The News Courier

    Alabama becomes latest state to ban TikTok on government devices (opens Athens The News Courier)

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    Athens The News Courier's feed description

    MONTGOMERY— Alabama has joined more than a handful of other states in banning the use of social media app TikTok on government state-owned devices and networks.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Georgia, NH latest states to ban TikTok from state computers (opens MyNorthwest)

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    ATLANTA (AP) -- Govs. Brian Kemp of Georgia and Chris Sununu of New Hampshire on Thursday immediately banned the use of TikTok and popular messaging

  3. Iowa Capital Dispatch

    U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply (opens Iowa Capital Dispatch)

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    Iowa Capital Dispatch's feed description

    The U.S. Senate late Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to ban federal employees from downloading TikTok on their work phones.

  4. Breitbart News

    Senate Passes Legislation to Ban TikTok from U.S. Government Devices (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The U.S. Senate passed legislation Wednesday night to ban the Chinese social media app TikTok from U.S. government devices.

  5. Deseret News

    The Senate voted to ban TikTok from government devices. Should the app be prohibited in the U.S.? (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The Senate passed legislation to ban TikTok from government devices, and a Utah senator says it’s worth considering banning the Chinese-owned social media app in the U.S. altogether.

  6. Breitbart News

    Another Batch of States Joins in Banning TikTok from Government Devices (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Another batch of states has taken action against TikTok amid concerns of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) using the app to spy on Americans.

  7. CBS News

    Georgia becomes latest to ban TikTok from state computers (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday immediately banned the use of TikTok and two popular messaging applications from all computer devices controlled by Georgia's state government.

  8. Engadget

    US Senate approves bill to ban TikTok on government devices (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    The No TikTok on Government Devices Act that was introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) has just crossed a major milestone..

  9. FOX Business

    Senate passes bill that would ban TikTok on government devices (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    U.S. senators passed a bill that would ban TikTok from being on government devices amid major security concerns regarding the application.

  10. Local News 8

    Gov. Little issues executive order banning TikTok (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order Wednesday banning TikTok on state-issued devices and networks to protect Idahoans from security threats posed by the communist Chinese government.

  11. KYMA Yuma

    Senate passes legislation to ban TikTok from US government devices (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The Senate passed legislation Wednesday evening to ban TikTok from US government devices, in a move designed to limit perceived information-security risks stemming from the social media app.

  12. Casper Star-Tribune

    Gordon bans TikTok from Wyoming government devices, networks (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

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    Casper Star-Tribune's feed description

    The ban's implementation should happen quickly. There are fewer than 20 Wyoming government devices with TikTok installed.

  13. CBS News

    Senate approves measure to ban TikTok from government devices (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Experts and federal agencies have expressed security concerns over the app and its connections to China.

  14. Missouri Independent

    U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply • Missouri Independent (opens Missouri Independent)

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    Missouri Independent's feed description

    The U.S. Senate late Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to ban federal employees from downloading TikTok on their work phones.

  15. Forbes

    Senate Approves Bill Banning TikTok From Federal Devices As GOP Campaign Against Social Media App Grows (opens Forbes)

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    Recent bans on TikTok from government devices issued in North Dakota, Iowa, Oklahoma and Alabama cite national security concerns.

  16. Insider

    The Senate has again voted to ban TikTok from all government devices over national security concerns (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The bill's passing comes as lawmakers fear TikTok could be used to share information about US users with the Chinese government.

  17. KREM Spokane

    Governor Little bans TikTok on all state-issued devices and networks (opens KREM Spokane)

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    KREM Spokane's feed description

    The executive order was issued Wednesday, Dec. 14.

  18. FOX Business

    TikTok ban is not if but when (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    FCC Chairman Brendan Carr told Fox Business on Wednesday it was not a matter of if TikTok would be banned in the United States, but when.

  19. The Daily Caller

    Senate Votes To Ban TikTok On Government Phones (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Senate passed unanimously a bill to ban individuals from downloading or using TikTok on government-issued devices.

  20. Deseret News

    North Dakota becomes latest state to ban TikTok on state-owned devices (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    North Dakota joins Utah, Alabama and other states in banning TikTok from state-owned devices

  21. East Idaho News

    Gov. Little bans TikTok on state-issued devices (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    The following is a news release from Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday. BOISE – Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order today banning TikTok on state-issued devices and networks to protect Idahoans from security threats posed by the communist Chinese government.

  22. New Hampshire Public Radio

    New Hampshire becomes latest state to ban TikTok from government devices (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    Citing cybersecurity risks, Gov. Chris Sununu orders Chinese-owned app removed from state phones and laptops

  23. Washington Examiner

    Senate unanimously passes bill banning TikTok from government devices (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Senate passed a bill by unanimous consent that would ban the social media app TikTok from all government devices amid increased scrutiny over the app's perceived threats to national security.

  24. NPR

    From states to federal agencies, TikTok faces bans on government-issued devices (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill that would ban the wildly popular app from devices issued by federal agencies. Several governors have banned TikTok on their agencies' phones and computers.

  25. The Week

    Senate unanimously agrees to ban TikTok on government devices (opens The Week)

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