January 16, 2025

The Clock Is Ticking on TikTok with Potential Ban Coming This Weekend

The clock is ticking on a potential ban on TikTok. In April, Congress and President Biden gave the app’s Beijing-based parent company 270 days to find a new owner or face a shutdown. They argued that Chinese control of the platform was a national security threat. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments with Carrie Cordero of the Center for a New American Security.

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  • Podcast
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    Rational Security: The “Huffin’ and Puffin” Edition

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  • Podcast
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