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TikTok CEO testifies as U.S. considers nationwide ban

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2 years ago

March 24, 2023

Veronica Dudo

FBI says TikTok threatens U.S. national security

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified in Washington D.C. on Thursday.

The hours-long fiery hearing on Capitol Hill was incredibly tense as Chew was grilled by both Republicans and Democrats.

With bipartisan support, both parties are pushing for a nationwide ban on the app which the FBI has said threatens the national security of the United States.

TikTok says it has 150 million America users – almost half the country.

The CEO gave testimony to try and reassure lawmakers and Americans that TikTok is not an agent of the Chinese Communist Party, but critics aren’t convinced.

Chew was bombarded with questions from representatives from both sides of the aisle about the company’s ties to the CCP, security, data storage, well-being, and mental health.

Many lawmakers are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of answers from the company.

Congress is now weighing a nationwide ban on the popular social media platform amid concerns that it is used to harvest Americans’ information and harm children online.

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Veronica Dudo is the U.S. Correspondent for Ticker News covering America’s biggest headlines. As an Emmy® Award nominated global journalist, Veronica has traveled across the country and around the world reporting on historical events that connect all citizens. Lauded as an award-winning international journalist, Veronica has executed stellar news coverage for NBC News, CBS News, The Hill, ME-TV Network and AOL. Her stories have highlighted a plethora of topics ranging from breaking news and politics to economic affairs across the USA, European Union, and Asia; cultural affairs; globalization; governance; education; and sustainability.

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Trump secures $243B+ in Qatar deals

Trump secures $243.5B deal with Qatar, signaling a potential $1.2T pledge to boost U.S. manufacturing, including a record $96B Boeing order.

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May 15, 2025

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President Donald Trump has struck over $243.5 billion in agreements with Qatar, setting the stage for a possible $1.2 trillion economic pledge.

The landmark package is aimed at boosting American manufacturing and innovation, with Trump hailing it as a milestone for U.S.–Gulf relations.

Qatar Airways has signed a record-breaking $96 billion Boeing deal, marking the largest widebody jet order in history.

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Trump strikes $243 billion in Qatar deals to reshape the Middle East

Trump secures $243 billion in Qatar deals with record aircraft orders and drone defense agreements, signaling a major shift in Middle East relations.

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May 15, 2025

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Trump strikes $243 billion in Qatar deals including record aircraft order. A historic windfall featuring groundbreaking drone defence agreements and aviation milestones — Trump’s Middle East pivot is making waves.

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