Biden’s options on TikTok narrow after Beijing pushes back

Biden’s options on TikTok narrow after Beijing pushes back

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Joe Biden’s options on TikTok narrow after Beijing pushes back

A Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson said at a news conference Thursday that the country would “firmly oppose” the sale of the app.

Biden’s options on TikTok narrow after Beijing pushes back

The U.S. president’s diminishing menu now includes trying to either ban or push through a sale of the hugely popular app, inviting further opposition from China.

OnPolitics: First Amendment advocates concerned TikTok ban could threaten free speech

The hearing where TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is testifying before Congress is expected to last at least four hours.

Banning TikTok Is Unconstitutional, Ludicrous, and a National Embarrassment

It would also be an act of charity for Facebook, which the government has utterly failed to meaningfully regulate.

A TikTok Ban May Violate Constitution, First Amendment Advocates Say

The First Amendment’s free speech protections may be a legal hurdle for lawmakers trying to ban the social media platform.