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Thanks for much for your questions and interest in this topic. We appreciate your time and for reading! Have a great week! - Molly (social editor)

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TikTok has faced scrutiny in recent months from state officials to federal lawmakers over the Chinese government’s access to and influence over US users. The popular social media app has faced bans at every level—on college campuses, across most state governments, and within the halls of Congress. But a country-wide ban, which federal lawmakers are now considering, faces some hurdles.

It’s been interesting to see lawmakers coming to the defense of TikTok after the bipartisan concerns raised at the hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. Not much is expected to get done in the current divided government, but opposition to TikTok is one of the few issues with enough momentum on both sides that we might see something pass.

Answering questions today:

Skye is reporter with Bloomberg Law covering consumer privacy and data security. He primarily follows litigation happening in the courts, but also reports on how other branches of government engage with privacy and cybersecurity issues.

Emily is a reporter with Bloomberg Government in Washington, D.C. covering Congress and campaigns and recently wrote a story about how House progressives are pushing back on efforts to ban TikTok. She is also excited to answer any questions you have generally about Congress.

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