Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States


by Engadget

Engadget— The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law. President Joe Biden signed a package of foreign aid bills that included the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” one day after the legislation was approved by the Senate. In a statement, TikTok said it would challenge the law in court, which could delay an eventual sale or ban. “This unconstitutional law is a TikTok ban, and we will challenge it in court,” the company said. “We...

WBRZ—Biden signs to ban TikTok in United States as part of omnibus bill. UPDATE: President Biden has signed the bill into effect. The TikTok ban is part of an omnibus signage that provided $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. -----------WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely...

Vibe—Joe Biden Signs Bill To Ban TikTok, App CEO Promises Lawsuit. The app must find a new owner within a year.

Breitbart—Joe Biden Signs Bill Potentially Banning TikTok, Bundled with Ukraine-Israel Aid. President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S. | Politics