Senate Delays TikTok Divestment Bill Amid Civil Liberties Concerns

Former Vice President Mike Pence pressures Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to advance legislation, highlighting bipartisan concerns over national security.

Several Democratic senators have shown reluctance towards a bill aiming to force TikTok's divestment from its Chinese parent company, citing concerns over civil liberties and the need for a more systematic approach.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has launched a $2 million ad campaign urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to support the TikTok bill, highlighting bipartisan agreement on the national security threat posed by the app.
The bill, which passed the House with bipartisan support, has stalled in the Senate amid debates over its potential impact on civil liberties and national security.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have spent millions lobbying against the bill, with former staffers of key Democratic senators lobbying on behalf of the app.
The controversy over TikTok underscores broader concerns about China's influence through technology and the balance between national security and civil liberties.