House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale

The House of Representatives has passed legislation requiring TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the app or face a U.S. ban, amid bipartisan support and national security concerns.

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill with bipartisan support that would force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban in the U.S.
National security and cybersecurity experts warn that TikTok poses significant threats, including espionage and promoting harmful content.
The bill gives ByteDance six months to sell TikTok, aiming to address concerns over data privacy and the influence of the Chinese government.
The future of the bill in the Senate remains uncertain, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer yet to commit to taking up the bill.
Political reactions are mixed, with President Biden indicating he will sign the bill if passed, while former President Trump reverses his previous support for a TikTok ban.