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TikTok Ban Bill Advances Through Congress | San Jose News
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The U.S. is poised to ban TikTok as lawmakers push a bipartisan bill forcing ByteDance to sell the app or face shutdown—driven by national security fears over Chinese data access and influence. After past attempts stalled in court, this new legislation moves swiftly through Congress, targeting foreign-controlled apps. While TikTok users rally against the move, citing its role in creativity and livelihoods, politicians and security experts argue it’s essential for protecting American interests. The House has already passed it; now it heads to the Senate, with President Biden ready to sign. ByteDance fiercely opposes the bill, warning of economic harm to creators. This could reshape social media and U.S.-China relations—if it becomes law.
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