‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill by Sapna Maheshwari, David McCabe and Cecilia Kang


By Sapna Maheshwari, David McCabe and Cecilia Kang

A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.

Published: April 24, 2024 at 07:41AM

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Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Now Comes the Hard Part. by Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe


By Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe

After President Biden signs the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it, the legislation will face court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.

Published: April 23, 2024 at 07:44PM

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