Overview

• 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.