Montana's TikTok ban sparks controversy over priorities.

Montana has become the first state to pass a law banning TikTok, which will come into effect next year. The law prohibits mobile app stores from offering the app to users. TikTok has faced scrutiny over its ties to China and concerns over national security. Influencers in Montana, who rely on the app for income, have expressed disappointment and skepticism over the ban. Some have also criticized the state government for focusing on banning an entertainment app instead of addressing larger issues such as infrastructure. TikTok plans to challenge the law, which it says violates first amendment rights.