Democrats and Republicans partnered to ban TikTok. Now, neither party wants to own it.
Congressional leaders who championed the TikTok bill last year in the U.S. now want to delay the ban on the popular app from going into effect.
Why is TikTok banned? What's behind the law that shuttered the app
U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.
Senate Democrats ramp up pressure on Biden to delay TikTok ban
A growing number of lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to grant a reprieve to prevent TikTok from going dark in the United States as soon as Sunday, warning millions of creators and businesses could be hurt.
Senate Democrat plans legislation to delay TikTok ban
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said Monday he is planning to introduce legislation to give the Chinese parent company of TikTok more time to sell the app as the ban deadline looms less than a week away.
Senators implore Biden to delay TikTok ban
Cory Booker appeared before the press today to discuss the TikTok ban and efforts being made to stop TikTok from shutting down on Sunday, Jan 19. Reuters reported that TikTok is preparing to shut down on Sunday.
Biden, Dems Suddenly Realize TikTok Ban Means TikTok Will Be Banned
Americans shouldn’t expect to see TikTok suddenly banned on Sunday,” an unnamed official told NBC News earlier this week. The official also said the government is “exploring options” for a way to keep the app available to Americans.
TikTok Credits Roll as Users Howl Over Distorted Government Priorities
TikTok users face down the oncoming shutdown of their beloved app on January 19 unless President-elect Donald Trump steps in after taking office.
Some Democratic lawmakers now hope Trump can save TikTok: 'A broken clock is right twice a day'
Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost told BI that it's "obviously not good for us politically" if Trump saves TikTok.
‘They’re losing a generation’: How a possible TikTok ban could reshape political engagement
With a TikTok ban set to go into effect Sunday, influencers and strategists say politicians run the risk of losing a key ...
TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers
TikTok's fortunes took a positive turn on Thursday as a growing number of U.S. officials said its Chinese owner should have ...
With TikTok ban looming, how many Americans support it? Public opinion has changed a lot.
As a TikTok ban looms large, the most recent Pew Research Center poll shows that public support for a ban has changed quite a ...
The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US
Challenges came in tandem with TikTok’s success. U.S. officials expressed concerns about the company’s roots and ownership, ...
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Lawmakers pushing for delay in potential TikTok ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was invited to Trump's inauguration, a source confirmed with Scripps News. The invitation comes as ...