US lawmakers say TikTok joint venture deal needs scrutiny from Congress - Reuters
Senator Edward Markey criticized the White House for a lack of transparency regarding the details of the TikTok agreement.
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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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