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The popular social-media app is Chinese-owned.

US House Passes Bill to Ban or Force Sale of TikTok

The measure passed in an overwhelming bipartisan 352-65 vote. House members supporting the bill voiced their concerns that the app poses a threat to national security and could also be acting as a propaganda outlet for the Chinese Communist Party.

Newly elected Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks in the House chamber after his election at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 25 in Washington.

Mike Johnson Elected Speaker of the House

During his first address as speaker, Johnson, a practicing Christian, stated his belief that all authority is granted by God and that leaders have a responsibility to those they govern.