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Congress Moves Toward TikTok Ban or Forced Sale After CEO Testimony

A U.S. congressional figure said Congress is moving closer to banning TikTok or requiring its compulsory sale following testimony from the company's CEO.

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A ban or forced sale could have significant consequences for a major social-media platform and U.S.-China technology relations.

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  1. Congress Closes to TikTok Ban or Compulsory Sale After Troubled CEO Testimony: Gallagher ↗northernpen.ca · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC

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