TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
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TikTok sues over law that could lead to ban
ByteDance filed a lawsuit Tuesday in response to a new law forcing the China-based company to sell its stake in TikTok or face a ban of the app in the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the ongoing ouster threat from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene against House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Potential TikTok ban signed into law
President Biden signed into law a foreign aid bill that also includes a provision that could ban TikTok. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media platform, will have to sell it within a certain period of time in order to avoid the ban. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
Potential TikTok ban heads to Biden
President Biden is set to sign a long-awaited foreign aid package that received final congressional approval Tuesday. Included with it is a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok if the app's China-based parent company doesn't divest. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is covering it all from Capitol Hill.
Schumer and McConnell push for foreign aid
Congress is advancing a $95 billion foreign aid package that would provide support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senate leaders of both parties encouraged their colleagues on Tuesday to move quickly and get the measure passed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Forced TikTok sale bill in Senate
The Senate is considering a bill passed by the House that would force ByteDance, TikTok's current owners, to sell the popular social media app. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down how a forced sale would take place.
Senate vote expected on TikTok, foreign aid
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a bundle of foreign aid bills the House passed over the weekend. The lower chamber approved billions of dollars for Ukraine, Israel and allies in the Indo-Pacific, but the package also includes a measure that would force the Chinese parent company of TikTok to divest from the app. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Congress to fast-track TikTok ban bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is bundling the bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok into his four-part foreign aid plan. The legislation would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media network or face a ban in the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
ByteDance runs popular Gauth app
ByteDance, the China-backed technology company that owns TikTok, also owns the popular education app Gauth, which uses AI to aid students. Emily Baker-White, a senior writer for Forbes, joins CBS News with more on the app's popularity in the United States.
When would a TikTok ban go into effect?
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
GOP lawmaker urges others to back IVF bill
House Democrats are pushing for a bill to protect in vitro fertilization after the Alabama embryo ruling. New York Rep. Marc Molinaro, the first Republican to back the legislation, spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane about the effort.
Face The Nation: Krishnamoorthi, Gallagher, Swisher
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the co-chairs of the House select committee on the Chinese Communist Party, join "Face the Nation" to discuss the House passing a bill on TikTok, Tech journalist Kara Swisher tells "Face the Nation" that although TikTok's leadership says the company is not controlled by the Chinese government, "every Chinese company I've covered has had the tentacles of the Chinese Communist Party involved in it, whether they like it or not", and UNICEF chief Catherine Russell tells "Face the Nation" that the number of children who have died so far in Gaza in the Israel-Hamas war, which she called an "astronomical, horrifying number." "We haven't seen that rate of death among children in almost any other conflict in the world," she added.
TikTok bill heads to Senate
The Senate will consider a bill proposing a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. if the app doesn't divest from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance. The House passed the bill with bipartisan support on Wednesday while TikTok users took to Capitol Hill to protest the legislation. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
TikTok’s future in U.S. remains unclear
Following new legislation passed by the House demanding TikTok sever ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face a ban, the future of the popular social media platform in America is uncertain. CEO of "The Atlantic" and the former editor-in-chief of "Wired" has more on what this could mean for the future of the app and its creators.
How a proposed U.S. TikTok ban would work
A bill rapidly moving through Congress could lead to a TikTok ban in the U.S. CBS News' Lana Zak looks at similar bans in other countries, and how users in the U.S. could use technology to access TikTok if the app is blocked.
Is TikTok a threat to national security?
As U.S. lawmakers move forward with legislation that could potentially ban TikTok, China is warning of repercussions. Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News senior foreign correspondent, and Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins to unpack the larger national security threat TikTok could pose to the U.S.
TikTok bill passes House, moving one step closer to possible ban
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.
Biden, Trump increase efforts in swing states
As of Wednesday, the major party nominees for the 2024 presidential race are set. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Nancy Cordes have the latest on the Biden and Trump campaigns.
Marjorie Taylor Greene on TikTok bill
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced her opposition to a bill in the House that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance or face a ban from U.S. app stores and web-hosting services. Greene said she thinks the current bill would lead to censorship overreaches.
Pelosi speaks about TikTok bill
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor Wednesday about a bill that would force TikTok to separate from its parent company ByteDance, which has ties to the Chinese government, or face a ban in the U.S. Pelosi said the legislation, "This is not an attempt to ban TikTok, it's an attempt to make TikTok better."
Officials brief House members on TikTok
Some lawmakers were briefed Tuesday by law enforcement and intelligence officials as the House prepares to vote on a bill targeting TikTok, the popular social media app operated by ByteDance, a company allegedly linked to the Chinese government. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Breaking down special counsel Hur's testimony
Former special counsel Robert Hur testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, defending his investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Ed O'Keefe dig into his testimony.
Senate holds worldwide threats hearing
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee Monday as part of an annual assessment on worldwide threats. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
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Rubio testifying in trial of ex-Rep. accused of illegal lobbying for Venezuela
Former Rep. David Rivera of Florida is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government during the first Trump administration.
Senate closes in on deal to end DHS shutdown
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating"
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Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
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2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
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What it's like to stand in TSA line during DHS funding fight
Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
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What it's like to stand in TSA line during DHS funding fight
Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating"
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Oklahoma governor taps energy executive to fill Mullin's Senate seat
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate.
Senate closes in on potential deal to end DHS shutdown
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
Ford recalls more than 254,000 vehicles due to software issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.
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Ford recalls more than 254,000 vehicles due to software issue
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Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
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Oklahoma governor taps energy executive to fill Mullin's Senate seat
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Senate closes in on potential deal to end DHS shutdown
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Rubio testifying in trial of ex-Rep. accused of illegal lobbying for Venezuela
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Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
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Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
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Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Musk says he'll manufacture chips in Texas
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
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Top cornhole player accused of murder
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
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CBS News tracks TSA wait times at airports
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TSA lines getting worse, Congress seeks deal
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