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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Haleluya Hadero and Alex Lang

Supreme Court showdown likely after appeals court backs law that could ban TikTok in U.S.

A federal appeals court upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for survival in the U.S.

That could lead to a potential showdown between the government and the app in the Supreme Court - and President-elect Donald Trump would likely have to pick a side after giving conflicting statements about a ban during his political career.

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