"TikTok's Political Influence: Democrats' Dilemma and Latest Arguments Against Ban"

Democratic lawmakers are facing criticism from Republican experts for opposing bipartisan legislation targeting TikTok over fears of alienating young voters, with former Vice President Mike Pence accusing them of prioritizing voter demographics over national security. The bill, which passed the House with a large bipartisan majority, would require TikTok to divest itself of Chinese Communist Party control or face a ban in the U.S. Critics have long raised concerns about the app being a national security threat, while a spokesperson for TikTok argued that the bill is effectively a ban. Despite some Democratic opposition, a slim majority of Americans support the legislation, with younger Americans being more likely to defend TikTok.