Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for blocking an extension to TikTok’s U.S. presence, as the deadline for its parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban looms. Despite efforts by Senate Democrats to pass a bill extending the deadline, GOP Senators objected, citing national security concerns and warning signals from intelligence officials. President Joe Biden has signed a law banning TikTok unless it separates from Chinese ownership, but is reportedly seeking ways to keep the platform available beyond the deadline. The U.S. Supreme Court is yet to issue a decision on whether to block the law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok. Meanwhile, TikTok’s CEO is expected to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, indicating a complex and ongoing battle over the video-sharing app. Time is running short for a resolution, as millions of American users and influencers face uncertainty over the platform’s future.
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Republican Senators in the U.S. Senate block assistance for TikTok, despite CEO’s invitation to Trump’s inauguration • Kansas Reflector
