TikTok is another step closer to a ban in the US following Senate vote


by GSMArena

GSMArena— After a swift vote in the House of Representatives earlier this week, the United States Senate has now passed the National Security Package which includes the controversial potential ban on TikTok in the US. Following the US legislative process, the bill is now heading to President Joe Biden who has previously committed to signing it into law. Should that scenario play out TikTok parent company ByteDance would be left with two choices - divest into a US-based company in the next twelve...

Fortune—TikTok parent edges closer to being forced to sell or face a ban after Senate vote. The TikTok legislation was included as part of a larger $95 billion package that provides foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel and was passed 79-18.

TechRadar—The US takes another big step towards banning TikTok – here's what you need to know. It's now more likely than ever than ByteDance will have to give up TikTok – or see the app banned in the US.

Music Business Worldwide—TikTok plots US court battle as divest-or-ban bill heads for Senate vote (reports). Legislation forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the US has passed the House and is headed for a vote in the Senate Source