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This is why government officials are concerned about TikTok and its possible implications for national security.

RELATEDWhite House believes TikTok could be a national security threat

Once portrayed as nothing more than a dance app for kids, TikTok is under renewed federal scrutiny over its possible implications for national security.

The White House on Monday moved to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media platform from all government-issued devices, giving federal agencies 30 days to delete the app. The guidance has exceptions for "law enforcement activities, national security interests and activities, and security research."

Meanwhile, House Republicans are expected to move forward Tuesday with a bill that would give President Joe Biden the power to enact nationwide bans on TikTok and other software applications that are threatening to national security.

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