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The Drama Unfolding Behind the TikTok Ban: Will Congress Take Action?

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Find out the latest buzz about the TikTok ban and the upcoming vote in the U.S. House of Representatives!

The battle over a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. continues as Congress gears up to vote on a bill that could force the popular social media platform to sever ties with its Chinese parent company. Despite initial opposition from former President Trump, the House seems determined to push forward with the ban, citing concerns over national security and foreign influence. The timeline of events leading to this crucial vote traces back to Trump's attempt to enforce a sale of TikTok in 2020, creating uncertainty around the app's future in the country.

Lawmakers are divided on the issue, with some advocating for the ban to prevent Chinese access to American data, while others raise constitutional concerns and the impact on free speech. Billionaire Elon Musk has also joined the conversation, denouncing the potential ban and highlighting the restrictions it could impose on users. The upcoming House vote on the bipartisan bill will determine the fate of TikTok in the U.S., with potential repercussions for social media regulation and foreign policy.

In a surprising turn of events, Trump now appears to be backing away from supporting the ban, aligning with Musk's stance against restricting access to TikTok. This shift adds a new layer of complexity to the debate and raises questions about the future of the app in the American market. As the tension escalates, all eyes are on Congress to see how they will handle the TikTok dilemma and whether the bill will pass, changing the social media landscape in the U.S.

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Trump's newfound opposition to a TikTok ban isn't swaying ... (NBC News)

The House appears poised to pass a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. despite Donald Trump's newfound opposition to banning the app.

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TikTok ban timeline: Congress' yearslong case against ByteDance (Axios)

The app's fate in the U.S. has been muddled since then-president Trump tried to force its sale in 2020.

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The U.S. considers another TikTok ban. Here's what the bill would do. (The Washington Post)

The U.S. House of Representatives will soon vote on a bill banning the social media platform if it doesn't cut ties with its Beijing-based parent company.

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How a possible TikTok ban could play out in Congress (ABC News)

The House is set to vote Wednesday on a bipartisan bill that would ban the wildly popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese owners don't ...

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Billionaire Musk Joins Trump To Denounce TikTok Ban As ... (Forbes)

Billionaire Elon Musk slammed a potential federal ban on social media app TikTok Tuesday morning, claiming a congressional bill that could restrict access ...

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Will Congress Ban TikTok? Here's What's Going On (Rolling Stone)

Lawmakers in Congress are floating a new bill that could effectively ban TikTok. The Biden administration is all for it, warning of foreign influence.

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Could the Latest TikTok “Ban” Pass Constitutional Muster? (Cato Institute)

Advocates of the bill often point to concerns about national security either related to potential Chinese access to American data or to concerns about the ...

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TikTok bill heads to House floor as Trump backs away from ban ... (Roll Call)

The legislation would require TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to divest its U.S. subsidiary within six months of the law taking effect.

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Ban on TikTok? House lawmakers say that's not the goal, but it could ... (Colorado Public Radio)

A bill to try to force Tiktok's China-based owner to sell the app comes before the House Wednesday.

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Will TikTok soon be an app of the past? South Florida content ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

For many content creators, their TikTok page is their business and a main source of income. And without the app, it will mean some pretty big changes for ...

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TikTok creators fear a ban as the House prepares to vote on a bill ... (CNN)

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.

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Rand Paul: Proposed TikTok ban 'makes no sense' (The Hill)

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said on Tuesday that the proposed TikTok ban “makes no sense,” ahead of an expected vote on the House floor on Wednesday.

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Why Trump Flipped on TikTok (TIME)

As Congress moves to maybe ban TikTok in the US, Trump sources say his opposition to it is about courting Gen Z. “This is Biden's ban now, ...

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TikTok ban: Tech VC Keith Rabois threatens Republicans with ... (CNBC)

Republican lawmakers are under pressure to pass a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States.

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Here's what TikTok ban could mean for users, businesses ahead of ... (KGO-TV)

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The clock may be ticking for TikTok. A new bill would force the social media app's Chinese-based parent company, ByteDance to divest ...

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Content creators blast a potential TikTok ban (NPR)

The House is gearing up for a Wednesday vote on legislation that could lead to a ban on one of the most widely used apps in the world, with an estimated 170 ...

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What to Know About the TikTok Ban Legislation (The New York Times)

The House plans to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would force TikTok's Chinese parent to sell the popular social media app.

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House to vote on TikTok ban (CBS News)

TikTok has repeatedly been targeted by lawmakers seeking to restrict the app over concerns that the Chinese government could force ByteDance to hand over the ...

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Possible TikTok ban in US: What's at stake and what comes next (ABC News)

The House is set to vote on a bipartisan bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese owners do not sell the app.

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House expected to vote on bill that could ban TikTok amid Trump ... (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 ...

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House likely to pass a bill that could ban TikTok, sending it to the ... (NBC News)

The House is poised to pass legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. as members warn the popular video-sharing app is a national security threat.

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China says TikTok ban would 'come back to bite' the US (BBC News)

A foreign ministry spokesperson accuses the US of "suppressing TikTok" and "bullying behaviour".

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Why the House voted to ban TikTok and what could come next (NPR)

The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a bill that would force parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban of the social media app on ...

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Live updates: Bill that could lead to TikTok ban heads to House floor ... (The Washington Post)

The House is voting on legislation that would require TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell it within 180 days or risk having the app barred ...

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China says US TikTok ban 'an act of bullying' that would backfire (CNN)

The comments, made by China's foreign ministry on Wednesday, came hours before a House of Representatives vote on legislation that would force TikTok's Chinese ...

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House passes bill that could lead to a TikTok ban; fight shifts to the ... (CNBC)

The House approved a bill that calls for China tech giant ByteDance to divest TikTok or the popular social video app will effectively be banned in the U.S..

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House Passes Bill Banning TikTok Unless China's ByteDance ... (Variety)

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests its interest in the app.

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House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban ... (The New York Times)

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.

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House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner ... (ABC News)

A TikTok spokesman is criticizing Congress for being too secretive as it advances a proposal that could lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app.

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House passes TikTok bill. Are TikTok's days numbered? What you ... (USA TODAY)

Will the TikTok ban legislation pass in the Senate? Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has declined to say if he would bring it to a vote. President Biden has ...

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