Marco Rubio to seek U.S. government probe of TikTok over Chinese censorship concerns
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday that he would ask the U.S. government to open an investigation into TikTok, the widely popular, Chinese-owned social media app, out of concern that the company is "censoring content" to satisfy Beijing's leaders......»»
Rubio seeks U.S. government probe of TikTok over Chinese censorship concerns
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said he would push for an investigation into the widely popular, Chinese-owned social media app, out of concern that the company is “censoring content†to satisfy Beijing’s leaders......»»
Sen. Rubio: U.S. government should probe TikTok over Chinese censorship concerns
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday that he would ask the U.S. government to open an investigation into TikTok, the widely popular, Chinese-owned social media app, out of concern that the company is "censoring content" to satisfy Beijing's leaders......»»
TikTok"s chief is heading to Washington to defend the video-sharing platform against censorship and privacy concerns as lawsuits and investigations pile up
John Phillips/Getty Images for TechCrunch TikTok is facing mounting pressure over concerns that it censors content deemed offensive to the Chinese government, accesses users' data without their consent, and poses a threat to US national secur.....»»
Capitol Report: TikTok faces legislation that aims to ban U.S. government workers from using the video-sharing app
TikTok has been targeted this week by Republican and Democratic lawmakers, in a fresh sign of the security concerns that Washington has with the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app......»»
Apple and TikTok skipped a Senate hearing on Big Tech and China, and empty seats show lawmakers aren"t pleased (AAPL)
REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan Senators Chuck Schumer and Marco Rubio have asked the US government to investigate TikTok about ties to China. On Tuesday, the US Senate is ho.....»»
U.S. government investigating TikTok over national security concerns
The review of the Chinese-owned social-media company adds to its woes in Washington......»»
U.S. government investigating TikTok over national-security concerns
The review of the Chinese-owned social-media company adds to its woes in Washington......»»
Rubio plans bill to block federal pensions investing in China
Senator Marco Rubio plans legislation to block U.S. government pensions from investing in Chinese stocks after the board overseeing the funds put off a decision that would add exposure to China......»»
TikTok raises national security concerns in Congress as Schumer, Cotton ask for federal review
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Sen. Tom Cotton asked U.S. intelligence officials to probe TikTok, expressing fears that the Chinese-owned social-networking app poses "national security risks.".....»»
Sen. Marco Rubio is asking the US government to investigate TikTok over claims it"s censoring content that might upset China
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Marco Rubio, the US senator from Florida, has asked the US government to investigate TikTok, the globally popular short-form video ap.....»»
House votes to ban TikTok in US unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells to American company
Lawmakers, citing security concerns, voted to ban TikTok in the United States unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells to an American company. TikTok is facing a US ban.ANTONIN UTZ/GettyThe H.....»»
Marco Rubio slams the proposed January 6 commission as "a partisan joke" that"s "about damaging Republicans"
Legislation for a bipartisan commission to probe the deadly January 6 insurrection, is currently "designed" to hurt Republicans, Rubio said. Senator Marco Rubio of Flori.....»»
2 senators launch bipartisan effort to ease student-loan forgiveness for service members
If you're a service member and you defer student loans while deployed, the government still extends your repayment time. Senators want to change that. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Getty pool Marco Rubio and Mag.....»»
Why Jack Ma"s Reappearance Isn"t Enough To Calm Alibaba Investors
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) co-founder Jack Ma reappeared in public view on Wednesday sending the company’s shares soaring 5.5% in New York but concerns persist about the Chinese company’s frayed relationship with its government. read more.....»»
A Recap Of Social Media Earnings
Social media use is booming due to government-imposed quarantines, and we finally know just how much more the world's largest social platforms are being used. TikTok, the social video company owned by Chinese company ByteDanc.....»»
Plaza restaurants call out landlord for lack of rent assistance
Although local restaurants have adapted to meet government orders regarding COVID-19, it hasn't come without a financial burden or concerns regarding continued operations. To seek financial relief, a group of restaurants on the Country Club Plaza cont.....»»
The Ratings Game: Nio stock falls after Citi downgrade warns that new partnership isn’t a cure-all
Shares of Chinese electric-car maker Nio Inc. are falling after a Citi analyst expresses concerns about the company’s “underwhelming†performance as of late, as well as a new arrangement with the government of Hefei......»»
The TSA said it never used TikTok out of national security concerns, but videos on official agency accounts and from TSA officials appear to contradict that
TikTok/TSA/Mary Meisenzahl The TSA says it has stopped allowing employees to use Chinese-owned video app TikTok. T.....»»
How China Is Censoring Coronavirus Critics In The US
How China Is Censoring Coronavirus Critics In The US Authored by Mac Slavo via SHTFplan.com, The Chinese government is all about censorship, and this.....»»
US troops are still posting to TikTok despite concerns about Chinese spies, and there"s not much the Defense Department can do about it
Screenshot/TikTok By the beginning of 2020, all branches of the US military had announced a ban on popular soci.....»»