{"id":2202399,"date":"2024-03-20T06:22:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T10:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senators-question-future-ownership-of-tiktok-ahead-of-briefing-on-security-threats\/"},"modified":"2024-03-20T06:25:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T10:25:54","slug":"senators-question-future-ownership-of-tiktok-ahead-of-briefing-on-security-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senators-question-future-ownership-of-tiktok-ahead-of-briefing-on-security-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Senators probe TikTok\u2019s potential ownership changes amid security concern briefings"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenators-question-future-ownership-of-tiktok-ahead-of-briefing-on-security-threats%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2202399&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Examining\u2063 TikTok: A Strategic Briefing for Senators<\/h2>\n<p>As the clock ticks\u2063 towards a crucial <strong>Wednesday\u200b briefing<\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nbc-news-covers-the-biden-administration\/\" title=\"NBC News Covers the Biden Administration\u00a0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-got-it-newsmax-reporter-emerald-robinson-national-security-source-confirms-a-piece-of-hardware-has-been-secured-in-germany\/\" title=\"We Got It! - Newsmax Reporter Emerald Robinson: National Security Source Confirms \"A Piece of Hardware Has Been Secured\" in Germany\">national security<\/a> officials<\/a>, senators are engaging in a pivotal dialogue: <em>Could \u2064TikTok&#8217;s forced divestiture from Chinese ownership \u200dlead to alternative foreign\u200d influence?<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the \u200dUpcoming Senate Briefing<\/h3>\n<p>In the political corridors, \u2063anticipation builds for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/footage-released-of-violent-myanmar-protests-after-at-least-38-people-killed\/\" title=\"Footage Released Of Violent Myanmar Protests After At Least 38 People Killed\">closed-door session<\/a> where legislators will dissect TikTok&#8217;s future. \u200bThis comes hot\u200d on the heels of the House pushing for\u200b ByteDance, TikTok&#8217;s parent company, to <strong>divest within six months<\/strong> or face a ban\u200b in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Senators from\u2062 the Intelligence and Commerce Committees will be privy to discussions, as the Senate weighs the fate of the\u200d <strong>House-passed bill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The threat posed by TikTok and ByteDance could evolve into informational\u2064 warfare against the U.S.,&#8221; cautions Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), urging his peers to recognize the seriousness\u2064 of the situation. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) echoes\u200b this support for the\u2063 House&#8217;s stance.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Sale Versus Ban Debate<\/h3>\n<p>Insiders hint that the briefing aims to <strong>steer senators towards divestment<\/strong> rather than an outright ban, aiming for \u200da resolution that still curtails potential security breaches\u2062 without stifling\u200d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/facebook-bans-gop-account-allows-inflammatory-dnc-ads\/\" title=\"Facebook bans GOP account, allows inflammatory DNC ads\">social media giant<\/a> entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the investment world buzzes with speculation. Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin shows interest in leading\u200d a buyout, with unconfirmed talks pointing to Middle Eastern\u200b investors.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) critiques the \u2062notion of accepting Saudi \u200cinvestment in social media,\u200c while Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) holds a more moderate view, preferring the platform to shed all foreign ties if possible.<\/p>\n<p>Rubio emphasizes the need for an owner\u2063 beyond Beijing&#8217;s reach, stating candidly, <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We need a TikTok buyer not beholden to China&#8217;s\u2063 national security laws\u2014perfection isn&#8217;t the endgame, it&#8217;s the prevention \u2063of Chinese \u200cgovernmental interference.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>The\u2064 Legislative Crossroads<\/h3>\n<p>With both parties expressing reservations, the debate intensifies amid <strong>concerns for free speech<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spike-in-retirements-brings-new-level-of-uncertainty-to-house-elections-in-2024\/\" title=\"Retirement surge adds uncertainty to 2024 House elections\">potential voter backlash<\/a>, and a mix \u2064of advice from\u2062 political veterans like former President Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Cardin voices \u200dsupport for safeguarding \u2063American data, \u200dyet hesitates to endorse the bill without further review. <strong>&#8220;The\u2062 concept of putting guardrails on American information is significant,&#8221;<\/strong> he asserts.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u200d the House&#8217;s advance, Senate Majority \u200dLeader\u200d Chuck Schumer (D-NY) keeps his cards close to his chest, promising only that the Senate \u2064will scrutinize the legislation carefully.<\/p>\n<p>Will Wednesday&#8217;s briefing alter the Senate&#8217;s trajectory on TikTok&#8217;s fate? As senators pore over\u200d the nuances\u200d of national security and \u200cfreedom&#8217;s delicate dance, the hope for \u200ca balanced outcome\u2064 remains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of a Wednesday briefing on TikTok&#8217;s security risks, senators ponder if a sale could result in new foreign control. 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