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Controversy over TikTok Divestiture Deadline Extension

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In a statement on Monday, Senator Mark Warner, the leading Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, condemned President Trump's extension of the deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. operations, labeling it a legal violation. Trump, who extended the date by 75 days, has faced criticism over a proposed agreement that may allow ByteDance to retain substantial control over the app, potentially compromising U.S. national security. The proposed deal aims to establish a U.S.-based entity majority owned by American investors. However, the deal is clouded by the necessity of Chinese government approval, creating uncertainty about TikTok's future in the U.S….

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