TikTok bill passes House, moving one step closer to possible ban
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.
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Officials brief House members on TikTok
Some lawmakers were briefed Tuesday by law enforcement and intelligence officials as the House prepares to vote on a bill targeting TikTok, the popular social media app operated by ByteDance, a company allegedly linked to the Chinese government. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Trump says he opposes banning TikTok
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Lawmakers on potential TikTok legislation
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TikTok bill looming over State of the Union
A House committee unanimously advanced a bill Thursday that could lead to a TikTok ban. The move came hours before President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Ed O'Keefe join with more.
Can Congress ban TikTok?
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is hearing from intelligence officials Thursday about concerns of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and its ties to China that raises national security concerns. A bipartisan bill would require TikTok to separate itself from ByteDance or risk being banned from U.S. app stores. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
TikTok users file lawsuit challenging Montana ban
Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill banning TikTok into law on Wednesday, but it's already being challenged in court.
How will Montana enforce a TikTok ban?
Montana has become the first state in the U.S. to ban TikTok. The new law prohibiting the popular app, from Chinese-owned company ByteDance, will take effect at the start of next year. New York Times business reporter Sapna Maheshwari joins CBS News with more.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana became the first state in the nation to pass a bill banning TikTok from operating in the state. The bill now goes to the governor's desk for his signature. It could face several legal hurdles. CBS News' Catherine Herridge has more.
Montana lawmakers pass TikTok ban
Montana has become the first state in the nation Friday to pass a bill banning TikTok from operating in the state. The bill now goes to the governor's desk for his signature. It could face several legal hurdles.
Montana becomes first state to pass bill completely banning TikTok
The ban would be more sweeping than the ones in place in nearly half the states and the federal government, which prohibit TikTok on government devices.
TikTok sister app Lemon8 surges in popularity
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With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
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TikTok CEO faces bipartisan questioning
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Congress concerned over TikTok security risks
TikTok's CEO faced congressional lawmakers for the first time, but members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee remain concerned about the app's national security risks. Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director at the National Security Institute and former associate White House counsel to President George W. Bush, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
TikTok CEO testifies on Capitol Hill
Shou Chew, the CEO of TikTok, testified before Congress on Thursday. Lawmakers focused their questioning on data security and content moderation for children, but frequently interrupted Chew throughout his four hours of testimony. CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the hearing and plans for lawmakers to introduce legislation.
DOJ probes possible spying by TikTok parent ByteDance
The Justice Department announced that it has launched an investigation into TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, over allegations that it was possibly spying on U.S. citizens.
TikTok faces growing national security concerns
A growing number of states and the U.S. military have banned the Chinese-owned platform on government-issued devices.
Dow plunges 1,000 points, Nasdaq craters as recession fears batter stocks
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Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
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Tanker and cargo ship collide off U.K., setting both vessels on fire
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Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
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DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
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Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.
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Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight to D.C.
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.
Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others
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Americans are spending more and more time at home
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Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
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China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers
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Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
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Protests grow over Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist's arrest
A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.
Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others
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President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.
Congress faces Friday deadline to fund the government. Here's what to know
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
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Ukraine tries to bolster troops in Kursk as Putin's forces advance
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Ontario is tacking on a 25% surcharge to electricity sent to the U.S.
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DA opposes Menendez brothers' resentencing
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Australia cops say apparent antisemitic terror wave was a "criminal con"
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