TikTok Ban

Edward Snowden, the former computer security consultant for the National Security Agency, has voiced his support for Elon Musk’s opposition to a potential TikTok ban in the United States. What Happened: On Monday, Snowden responded to a post from Elon Musk, owner of X, in which Musk expressed...

Former President Donald Trump has voiced opposition to a potential ban on TikTok, a move currently under consideration in Congress. Trump has attributed this move to President Joe Biden, despite his own previous attempts to ban the app during his term. What Happened: Trump used his Truth Social...

Wedbush analysts believe that while Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Oracle Corp. (NYSE:ORCL) could be the "likely buyers" of social media platform TikTok, Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Sundar Pichai could emerge as the real...

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok, raising concerns about free speech. The popular social media app’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has been given a year to sell its stake or face the ban. What Happened: TikTok reiterated its concerns about the...

Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, has voiced her support for a ban on TikTok, citing concerns about the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American society. What Happened: After the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill on Saturday that...

Senator Maria Cantwell is aiming to terminate China’s influence over TikTok, while ensuring that any related legislation withstands legal scrutiny. Cantwell In Charge Of Shaping TikTok’s Fate The House overwhelmingly approved a measure mandating TikTok to secure a new owner devoid of...

Former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard has raised a red flag on the proposed TikTok ban legislation that could have far-reaching implications for freedom of speech and the operations of social media platforms. What Happened: Gabbard highlighted the potential dangers of the bill, which he...

In a recent push to address national security concerns, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has taken a stand on the future of TikTok in the United States, advocating for legislation that could reshape the app’s ownership. What Happened: Cruz has expressed that the contentious bill requiring TikTok...

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The support for a possible TikTok ban by President Joe Biden has led to a backlash from young voters. This comes amid his reelection campaign’s efforts to leverage the platform’s influence over young voters. What Happened: Biden expressed his readiness to sign a bill that...

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) threw his weight behind growing calls for a TikTok ban, adding that he will vote for the bill when it comes to the Senate. The TikTok bill passed the House vote with 352 "yays" in favor, in excess of the 290 votes that were required. What Happened: Manchin...

Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-N.C.) has lost thousands of TikTok followers after he voted in favor of the bill that would effectively ban the app in the U.S. if it was not sold.  What Happened: Last week, after the House of Representatives passed the bill to force the sale of TikTok and Rep. Jackson...

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has thrown his support behind lawsuits against the Biden administration over social media censorship. He also accused the administration of attempting to censor his own social media posts. What Happened: Kennedy, in an interview with...

Venture capitalist Paul Graham backed the TikTok ban, adding that China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs’s vehement opposition further reinforces the argument in favour of the bill. What Happened: Graham reacted to a tweet posted by China's foreign ministry, which said the TikTok ban goes...

In a recent post, former presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy expressed concerns about the potential expansion of federal power if TikTok goes ahead with divestiture plans, suggesting an alternative legislative approach. What Happened: Ramaswamy voiced his opinion on the ongoing debate around...