TikTok Faces Imminent Shutdown as Supreme Court Upholds Ban, Urgent Sale Sought to Avoid Going Dark
WASHINGTON — TikTok, the popular social media platform, might cease operations in the United States this weekend if the outgoing Biden administration does not confirm that it will not enforce a new federal law requiring the app to be sold by its China-based parent company. This development follows the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on Friday, affirming the law that bans the app over national security concerns linked to its connections with China. The controversial decision was made amidst political tensions, with President-elect Donald Trump indicating a willingness to negotiate a resolution. Despite this, the Biden … Read more