US lawmakers say TikTok joint venture deal needs scrutiny from Congress - Reuters
President Trump opted not to enforce a 2024 ban and indicated that the current TikTok joint venture meets divestiture requirements.
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US lawmakers are demanding Congressional oversight of ByteDance's deal to create a majority American-owned TikTok joint venture, citing concerns over data security and algorithmic influence.
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