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TikTok on the Chopping Block
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that could pave the way for TikTok to be banned in U.S. app stores.
The measure passed 352-65, with one abstention.
Both Democrats and Republicans supported the measure, which advanced out of committee in a unanimous 50-0 bipartisan vote. It’s a rare show of bipartisan unity in a heavily fractured political environment.
The bill, led by House China select committee Chair Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and ranking member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., would block TikTok in the U.S. if its parent company, Bytedance, does not divest from it within 165 days of passage. It would also require it to be bought by a country that is not a U.S. adversary.
Opponents of the bill — mostly Democrats — raised concerns over free speech issues. Some Republicans objected to the proposal saying it expanded government control over business, and could be abused.
TikTok’s release of the Series and Creativity Program Beta incentivizes creators to post minute-long videos by only monetizing content that meets their length requirement. (iStock)
White House
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DEFUNDING UNRWA: White House preparing in case Congress makes block on UN agency permanent …Read more
Capitol Hill
‘APPALLING’: ‘Squad’ congressman’s ‘reprehensible’ stance on Farrakhan mural sparks call for resignation …Read more
‘COMMONSENSE’ BILL: Senate Republicans introduce Laken Riley Act, urge swift consideration …Read more
‘SIGNIFICANT THREATS’: Republicans launch oversight of Chinese threat to US farm industry …Read more
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