Elon Musk Dismisses Interest in Acquiring TikTok
Despite TikTok’s assurances, Apple and Google have yet to reinstate the app in their U.S. stores following new legal restrictions.
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TikTok Enables US Android Users to Download App from Website
US officials express concerns over ByteDance’s control of the platform, citing risks of misuse of American user data.
US Explores Acquisition of TikTok as President Signs Order to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund
The concept of a government-backed investment vehicle was first proposed by Trump during his presidential campaign.
TikTok Resumes Service in the US, Thanks Trump for Clarity on Ban Delay
More recently, Trump acknowledged the app’s role in engaging younger voters, which he credits for his 2024 election success.
TikTok Suspends US Access as Trump Eyes App’s Reinstatement
Legal experts caution that Trump’s potential executive order to delay the ban may not override the existing law.
US Supreme Court Affirms TikTok Ban Law, Trump’s Team Vows to Keep App Operational
The US government plans to direct Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their stores, preventing new downloads before Trump takes office.
TikTok Lawyer Warns of Potential Fallout if US Congress Enforces Ban
TikTok’s legal team argues that the measure infringes upon the First Amendment’s protection against government restrictions on free speech.
TikTok Appeals to Supreme Court as January 19 Ban Approaches
A TikTok ban would severely impact ByteDance’s valuation and harm U.S. businesses that rely on the platform to drive sales.