All Eyes Turn to Senate as TikTok Begins Lobbying Operation To Head Off Potential Ban

The chief executive of the company is trying to meet with as many senators as possible before the chamber takes up the legislation.

AP/Kiichiro Sato
In a survey, 47 percent of Gen Zers say they wish TikTok didn't exist, while 50 percent feel the same about X, formerly known as Twitter. AP/Kiichiro Sato

The Senate will soon begin consideration of a bill that could lead to the banning of the social media app TikTok after the House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve the measure. TikTok has already launched a lobbying campaign to kill the legislation in the upper chamber. 

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