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Bill That Could Lead to Banning of TikTok Has Broad Support, but Faces Uphill Climb Amid Public Pushback

Critics of the app note that, faced with congressional action against it, TikTok has encouraged its users to call members of Congress to complain, with some callers threatening violence.

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TikTok is wildly popular among young people and companies seeking to reach them, but the U.S. government wants it banned. AP/Michael Dwyer
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

A new bill aimed at decoupling the social media app TikTok from its Communist Chinese parent company has gained broad support in Congress in recent days, but there are some outstanding issues that need to be resolved, the White House says. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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