A bill that could lead to a ban of the popular video app TikTok is expected to pass the House as lawmakers act on concerns the company's ownership structure is a threat to American national security.
<p>WASHINGTON — A bill that could lead to a ban of the popular video app TikTok in the United States is expected to pass the House on Wednesday as lawmakers act on concerns that&
 The worry stems from a set of Chinese national security laws that compel organizations to assist with intelligence gathering.</p><p>House passage of the bill would only be the first step.
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