Congress seems poised to pass potential TikTok ban in US. How would it work?
Here's what to know about whether the TikTok ban would ever take effect, what it means for users and how people may seek to bypass it.
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The story so far
4 developments- Apr 18, 2024US Congress to take on TikTok ban bill -- again
- Apr 20, 2024TikTok ban now ‘inevitable’ after House passes bill forcing sale
- Apr 22, 2024Congress seems poised to pass potential TikTok ban in US. How would it work?
- Apr 24, 2024TikTok’s parent company must sell or face ban under passed Senate bill
Who covered each development
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Quiet for 888 daysLast development · Apr 24, 2024 — TikTok’s parent company must sell or face ban under passed Senate bill
The bigger story
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7 viewpointsTikTok digs in to fight US ban with 170 million users at stake
Congress is finally set to approve a TikTok ban. But it could still be years before it takes effect.
TikTok digs in to fight U.S. ban with 170 million users at stake
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15 viewpointsCongress passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban
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7 viewpointsTikTok’s parent company must sell or face ban under passed Senate bill
TikTok digs in to fight US ban with 170 million users at stake
TikTok vows to fight ‘unconstitutional’ ban after House passes bill
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5 articlesTikTok Plans Lawsuit to Block U.S.’s Divest-or-Ban Legislation If It Becomes Law
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