"This suffocation of creative and commercial freedom must not be allowe
The popular app has already been banned on federal devices in the country and, if the House and Senate pass
Republicans are hurrying to take action against the popular Chinese-owned video app used by more than 100 million Americans, while Democrats are taking a more cautious approach.
The app's Chinese ownership has caused concern for governments The post
Teens will be able to extend that threshold using a passcode; younger kids will have to get a guardian's help.
China, which unilaterally blocks YouTube, Facebook and other U.S.-based platforms, decries suppressing "other countries' companies."
The Office of Management and Budget called the move a “critical step forward in addressing the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data.”
The action follows similar government bans in the United States and the European Union.
The short-form video app known for breaking viral hits, is using music in a different way Down Under.
The dad of 12 said his eldest daughter has caught "the entertainment bug."
