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. Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 7:50 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 11:06 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 4:17 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… Continue watching