Senate Democrats press Trump to work with Congress on TikTok ban
- Three Democratic senators, Ed Markey, Chris Van Hollen, and Cory Booker, urge President Donald Trump to collaborate with Congress regarding TikTok to avoid severe penalties for service providers past April 5th.
- They argue that Trump's 75-day extension of the TikTok ban is 'unlawful' and raises questions about TikTok's future in the U.S.
- The senators propose the 'Extend the TikTok Deadline Act' to allow more time for TikTok's divestiture, which they believe is necessary for legal compliance.
- Without action from Congress, 170 million TikTok users face uncertainty while creators fear the platform may vanish at any moment.
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TikTok ban update as VP 'set to announce deal' but it could mean changes to app
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Tiktok ultimatum in USA ends April 5th: All questions and answers
Shortly after he took office, President Trump had postponed the ban on the popular video platform by 75 days to find an American buyer. This deadline will end soon – but no deal is emerging. What now?
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