TikTok to be removed from House-managed devices on August 15

TikTok and other platforms owned by the China-based company ByteDance will be removed from all House-managed phones on Aug. 15, the chief administrative officer (CAO) of the chamber announced on Tuesday.

The news marks the latest example of Congress cracking down on the popular app amid national security concerns sparked by its parent company.

“Starting August 15, 2024, the CAO Office of Cybersecurity will initiate the block and removal of all ByteDance products from all House-managed...