"TikTok Faces Uncertain Future as Ban Bill Gains Momentum in Congress"

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A bill to ban TikTok in the US is moving quickly through Congress, catching the social media platform off guard. The proposed legislation would force Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok to non-Chinese owners or face a ban in the United States. President Biden indicated he would sign the ban if it reaches his desk, despite having an account on the app himself. The bill has sparked opposition from some legislators and business leaders, with concerns about free expression and surveillance threats. Meanwhile, American business leaders are considering buying the app, and TikTok has urged its users to contact their representatives to oppose the bill.
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- Biden says he’ll sign bill that could ban TikTok if Congress passes it The Hill
- Why Trump now opposes banning TikTok Axios
- TikTok told users to contact their representatives. Lawmakers say what happened next shows why an ownership restructure is necessary. CBS News
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