How the US Could Ban TikTok in 7 Not-So-Easy Steps
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Former president Trump tried and failed to place a ban on TikTok. Now US lawmakers from both parties are preparing legislation they say can finish the job.
TikTok ban: House passes bill with bipartisan support - Los Angeles Times
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No, Australia is not banning TikTok - but the US is on the verge
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Congress rolls out new bill allowing nationwide TikTok ban - The Verge
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How could the US ban TikTok?
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Why the U.S. Is Weighing Whether to Ban TikTok - The New York Times
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Possible updates to Section 230, deepfake shutdowns and more…
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Are they really banning TikTok? Not so fast. What you need to know.
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Major US Jewish group backs bipartisan bill that could see TikTok banned