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TikTok ban: Biden admin 'exploring options' and the app might not be gone Sunday


Published on 2025-01-16 13:20:39 - MSN
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  • Biden admin 'exploring options' and the app might not be gone Sunday - If the administration stops the ban, the issue would be adjudicated by the incoming Trump administration

The Biden administration is currently exploring various options regarding the potential ban of TikTok, following a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that could lead to a nationwide prohibition of the app unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its interest. Despite the urgency suggested by the legislation, which gives ByteDance a deadline to sell TikTok or face a ban, experts and reports indicate that TikTok might not disappear immediately. The process involves several steps including Senate approval, potential legal challenges, and considerations of national security concerns. The administration is also looking into alternatives like data protection agreements or other regulatory measures that could mitigate security risks without a full ban. This nuanced approach reflects the complexity of dealing with a popular app with significant implications for free speech, economic interests, and international relations.

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