"House Passes Bill Threatening TikTok Ban Unless Chinese Owner Sells"

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"House Passes Bill Threatening TikTok Ban Unless Chinese Owner Sells"
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The House passed a bill with broad bipartisan support that would force TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the app or face a ban in the United States, escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington over control of crucial technologies. The legislation reflects a bipartisan coalition's concerns about national security risks posed by Chinese ownership of the platform, despite TikTok's efforts to rally its U.S. users against the measure. The bill faces challenges in the Senate and potential legal hurdles even if it becomes law.

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