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The House passes TikTok ban

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The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform's China-based owner doesn’t sell its...

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  1. Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  2. Possible TikTok ban in the US: House vote explained

    Headline from Fox10 Phoenix ·

  3. Newest

    The House passes TikTok ban

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  1. The Columbian

    Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it in a package

  2. NBC Chicago

    US likely to enact law to ban TikTok nationwide (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    House Speaker Johnson plans to package TikTok legislation with critical aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and send it to the Senate. President Joe Biden vowed...

  3. WHEC Rochester

    Bill that could ban TikTok has been attached to the House foreign aid package. What next? (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    The House has renewed its push on legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform, escalating the fight over the hot-button issue.

  4. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Legislation that could force TikTok ban revived in House (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it

  5. ABC 7 San Francisco

    House votes for possible TikTok ban in US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the social media platform's owner doesn't sell its stake within a year.

  6. WTOP Washington DC

    The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform'

  7. NBC New York

    The House votes for possible TikTok ban (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform's China-based owner doesn’t sell its...

  8. The Boston Globe

    House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Lawmakers are targeting the popular app TikTok because of its China-based owners.

  9. CNET

    US House Could Vote on TikTok Ban This Weekend: What to Know (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    The House of Representatives may soon vote on legislation that would effectively ban TikTok. Here's what's next.

  10. Winchester Star

    A bill that could ban TikTok advances to the Senate. What’s next? (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    The House has approved legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform, escalating the fight over the hot-button issue. The

  11. Forbes

    House Approves Potential TikTok Ban—Here’s What To Know (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    TikTok opposes the legislation, saying it will “trample the free speech rights” of millions of Americans.

  12. Newsweek

    Where will TikTok users go after ban? (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Congress voted to ban TikTok in America after concerns over the influential platform being run by Chinese company ByteDance.

  13. Insider

    House votes to ban TikTok in US unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells to American company (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Lawmakers, citing security concerns, voted to ban TikTok in the United States unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells to an American company.

  14. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Possible TikTok ban in the US: House vote explained (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The House voted in a rare Saturday session on a bill that takes a step towards the possible banning of TikTok in the United States. Here’s what happened and what comes next.

  15. Time

    The House Votes for Possible TikTok Ban in the U.S. (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the platform's China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year.

  16. Portland Press Herald

    House votes for possible TikTok ban in U.S., but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The modified measure now goes to the Senate after negotiations that produced a compromise.

  17. Forbes

    House Will Vote Today On Nationwide TikTok Ban—Here’s What To Know (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    TikTok opposes the legislation, saying it will “trample the free speech rights” of millions of Americans.

  18. Newsweek

    When will TikTok ban go into effect? (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok if the platform's owner, ByteDance, doesn't sell its stake within a year.

  19. Politico

    With TikTok ban headed toward the Senate, now what? (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    As soon as next week, the Senate could be forced to confront a controversial bill it’s been sitting on for a month — and open a new front in a geopolitical argument.

  20. PJ Media

    Senate Will Finally Consider TikTok Ban Next Week (opens PJ Media)

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  21. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    House votes for possible TikTok ban in U.S. (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    TikTok has lobbied hard against the legislation, pushing the app’s 170 million U.S. users to call Congress and voice opposition. House votes for possible TikTok ban in U.S.

  22. AL.com

    House passes bill that could lead to TikTok ban in US (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The modified measure, passed by a 360-58 vote, now goes to the Senate.

  23. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Majority of House votes to effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. as voting continues (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    WASHINGTON - A bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Saturday in favor of a bill that could effectively ban the TikTok app in the United States,

  24. NBC4 Washington

    The House passes TikTok ban (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform's China-based owner doesn’t sell its...

  25. Black Enterprise

    The House Voted To Ban TikTok, But The App Isn't Done Just Yet (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    The House voted in the next step to ban TikTok during a session on April 20, stemming from an ongoing push for the app to be sold.

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