By North Shore Louisiana News |
Apr 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Republicans have successfully pushed through legislation aimed at protecting Americans from the potential threats posed by foreign adversary-controlled applications like TikTok. The bill, signed into law by President Biden, forces TikTok to be sold by its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or face a ban, amidst concerns of spying, data theft, and content manipulation endangering national security.The New York Times detailed the behind-the-scenes efforts of a small group of lawmakers, led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, to craft and pass the TikTok...