US Senate Votes to Ban TikTok App on Government-Owned Phones

  • White House effort to forge deal with TikTok has faltered
  • House would have to pass measure before it adjourns for year
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The US Senate voted to ban the hugely popular TikTok video-sharing app from all government-issued phones and other devices as the Biden administration considers restrictions on the Chinese-owned platform.

The measure, which was approved unanimously, would have to be passed by the US House before Congress leaves for the year.