"Congress Pushes for TikTok Divestiture Amid User Uproar"

A bipartisan House committee unanimously approved a bill that could force TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, within six months or face a ban in the U.S. Lawmakers emphasized that the goal is to protect American data from Chinese access, not to eliminate TikTok. The bill has gained support from key figures, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Joe Biden, despite opposition from groups concerned about free speech. TikTok has responded by urging users to contact Congress, prompting concerns about the app's ability to locate and influence Americans.