U.S. House Passes Landmark Bill Targeting TikTok Ownership

The United States House of Representatives approved a bipartisan bill on Wednesday that requires TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban. Proponents of the legislation argue the platform poses a national security risk, citing concerns over data privacy and potential foreign influence. TikTok has denied these allegations, launching a campaign to highlight the app's economic impact and the free speech rights of its 170 million American users. While the measure passed with significant support in the House, it now moves to the Senate, where some lawmakers have expressed reservations about the legal and constitutional implications of a forced sale. President Biden has stated he will sign the bill into law if it passes both chambers of Congress.