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Apr 18

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

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake has won a major boost as House Republicans included it in a package of bills that would send U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel.

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Mar 27

TikTok faces FTC investigation over data and security practices, AP reports

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

A source told the AP that the FTC has been looking into whether TikTok violated a portion of federal law that prohibits "unfair and deceptive" business practices by denying individuals in China had access to U.S. user data…

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Mar 25

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

TikTok's extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake.

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Mar 14

Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin aims to buy TikTok with investor group

By Associated Press

In comments Thursday, Steven Mnuchin didn't provide details on who else may be included in the investor group he plans on forming or TikTok's possible valuation.

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Mar 13

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How a TikTok ban in the U.S. could violate 1st Amendment rights

By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris

The House voted overwhelmingly today to pass a bill that could ban TikTok here in the U.S. unless the app cuts ties with China. The bill now heads to the Senate where its fate is unclear. Last night, we heard…

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Mar 13

WATCH: House passes bill that would ban TikTok if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclear

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Lawmakers are acting on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a U.S. national security threat. The bill passed Wednesday by a vote of 352-65.

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Mar 12

Online influencers turn to lobbying as TikTok bill steams forward

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

It’s unclear what will happen in the Senate, where several bills aimed at banning TikTok have stalled.

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Mar 12

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Why TikTok’s parent company could face divestment or U.S. ban of the platform

By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Saher Khan, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens

TikTok is once again in Congress’ crosshairs as the U.S. House of Representatives weighs a bill that would either require the platform to be divested from its Chinese parent company, or face a nationwide ban. Congressional correspondent Lisa Dejardins takes…

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Mar 08

Biden says he’ll sign proposed TikTok ban if Congress passes it

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The legislation that passed through the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously on Thursday calls on China's ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok — or effectively face a U.S. ban.

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Mar 07

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News Wrap: Biden closes in on Democratic presidential nomination

In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden edges closer to the Democratic presidential nomination, a move to bar access to TikTok headed to the House floor, cease-fire talks over Gaza were put on hold, Sweden became NATO's 32nd member, Xcel…

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