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Bipartisan Bill Threatens TikTok Ban, Gains Presidential Support

The bill, requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok to avoid a U.S. ban, moves forward amid concerns over national security and controversial lobbying efforts.

  • A bipartisan bill requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok to avoid a U.S. ban gains momentum in the House, with a vote expected next week.
  • President Biden supports the bill, stating he will sign it if passed, amid bipartisan concerns over national security risks.
  • TikTok's push to mobilize users against the bill backfires, with lawmakers criticizing the app for targeting minors in a lobbying effort.
  • Former President Trump opposes the bill, suggesting it would benefit Facebook, while his previous attempts to ban TikTok were blocked by courts.
  • The bill's passage could significantly impact small businesses and social media influencers who rely on TikTok for income and audience engagement.
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