TikTok Fights Back: CEO Appeals to Users and Reassures Advertisers Amid Capitol Hill Offense and Ban Threats.

TikTok is ramping up its lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C. as the U.S. government scrutinizes the app's data and privacy practices. The Chinese-owned company is bringing dozens of TikTok creators and influencers to Capitol Hill to talk about how the app is central to their livelihoods and communities. TikTok CEO Shou Chew is set to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday. The FBI and Department of Justice are reportedly investigating whether the app spied on U.S. citizens. TikTok spent more than $5.3 million on lobbying in 2022, more than 10 times what it spent in 2019.