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Congress Votes to Force TikTok Sale Amid Security Fears

5/2/2025

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On March 13, 2024, Congress took a bold step, voting to compel TikTok's parent company to sell or face a ban amid rising national security fears. While bipartisan support fuels the debate, TikTok continues to operate under Chinese ownership as talks unfold. Meanwhile, The Metals Company faces scrutiny for seeking a deep-sea mining permit that flouts international regulations, raising environmental alarms.

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On March 13, 2024, Congress took a bold step, voting to compel TikTok's parent company to sell or face a ban amid rising national security fears. While bipartisan support fuels the debate, TikTok continues to operate under Chinese ownership as talks unfold. Meanwhile, The Metals Company faces scrutiny for seeking a deep-sea mining permit that flouts international regulations, raising environmental alarms.