US House Votes to Force TikTok Sale: Biden Backs, Trump Opposes
March 13, 2024
The US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on March 13, 2024, mandating the sale of TikTok by its owner ByteDance within 180 days to avert a US ban.
The bill has sparked 'bullying' allegations from Beijing and ignited legislative considerations in Australia regarding similar actions.
President Joe Biden supports the bill and is ready to sign it into law, contrasting with former President Trump's opposition.
The ultimate decision on TikTok's future in the US is pending the Senate's vote, with Senate Majority Leader Schumer not yet committing to a timeline.
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Forbes • Mar 13, 2024
A Brief History Of TikTok’s Ban Nightmare
The New York Times • Mar 13, 2024
House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App
The New York Times • Mar 13, 2024
Why a Sale of TikTok Would Not Be Easy
The New York Times • Mar 13, 2024
Thursday Briefing: U.S. Targets TikTok