House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
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The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
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.
Lawmakers are reacting to concerns that TikTok's current parent company poses a threat to national security.
The House is expected to vote on a bill next week that could lead to a ban on TikTok.
The new bipartisan bill would force parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban in the U.S.
The Biden campaign says it's "incorporating a sophisticated security protocol" around use of TikTok.
Keith Lee is known for his make-or-break reviews of small businesses on social media, and locals are doing everything they can to make sure he visits their favorite spots, including Aunt Irene's Kitchen in Dallas.
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
A federal judge in Texas has upheld the state's TikTok ban on official devices and networks.
The social media influencer had been arrested in May by police authorities following a confrontation with a male employee of a car rental company in Dubai.
A Fort Worth church is apologizing for comments from a guest speaker about slavery last month.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
"If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn't solve the problem," a TikTok spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.
A bipartisan group of senators unveiled a Tiktok ban this week.
The trend of making and consuming "borgs," or "blackout rage gallons," became popular on TikTok.
The move could curb amount of time teens spend on platform, but many will be able to bypass limit by entering passcode.
Congress banned the popular app from federal government devices in December.
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
"The security risks associated with the use of TikTok on devices used to conduct the important business of our state must not be underestimated or ignored."
