Trump signs Executive Order extending TikTok deadline, averting ban
A deal was being worked to sell TikTok to American investors, but fell apart once a tariff and trade war was triggered this week.
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TikTok hires former WBD communications chief Nathaniel Brown
Former WBD communications chief Nathaniel Brown has resurfaced as TikTok’s new global communications chief.
Trump gives TikTok more time to sell off U.S. business
The executive order gives ByteDance 75 days to find a new owner for TikTok’s stateside business; some raise concerns about Trump’s legal ability to issue a moratorium on a law already in effect.
TikTok ressurects itself after receiving assurances from Trump
The Trump administration says it is still looking for a solution that allows TikTok to operate under the law for the foreseeable future.
Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok from app stores
The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be removed from U.S.-based app stores on Sunday.
Biden won’t enforce ban on TikTok, White House official says
A White House official on Thursday said the Biden administration will not enforce a ban on TikTok after Sunday.
TikTok distances itself from report of potential acquisition by Elon Musk
Officials at TikTok are distancing themselves from reports that the Chinese government has considered allowing Elon Musk to acquire its U.S.-based business.
Trump asks Supreme Court for time to assuage TikTok concerns
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants the U.S. Supreme Court to delay its hearing on a proposed TikTok ban.
Canada says TikTok must dissolve domestic business
Canadian citizens will still be allowed to use TikTok on their personal devices, but the company won’t be allowed to maintain offices in the country.
Ofcom hits TikTok with £1.9 million fine over errant safety data
Ofcom says TikTok failed to provide accurate information about its compliance with an online safety law aimed at preventing harmful material from being seen by children.
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin wants to buy TikTok
The ex-Trump official says the ByteDance-owned social video platform should be in the hands of an American business.
Roku puts offices up for lease as streamer looks to cut costs
Roku is cutting down on some of its office space in the San Francisco Bay Area as part of a broader strategy to trim down on expenses.