TikTok is being sold to US investors: Here's what it means for Android users TikTok signed a deal that would sell part of the company to U.S. investors, and it could mean sweeping changes for users. Android Central · Dec 21, 2025
TikTok US Operations Set to Spin Off Under Deal With Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX TikTok plans to spin off its U.S. operations under a new American-led joint venture to comply with U.S. law. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2025
ByteDance Signs TikTok US Deal As Forced Sale Fears Peak — Creators Face Upheaval TikTok's future in the States has been secured through a deal with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. After several extensions by Donald Trump to avoid a ban, ByteDance agreed to sell a majority stake to this US-led group. International Business Times UK · Dec 19, 2025
ByteDance Signs Binding Deal To Spin Off TikTok US Into Majority-American Joint Venture Under the deal, the U.S. version of TikTok will become majority-owned by American investors, satisfying the core requirement of a bipartisan law passed by Congress in 2024 that sought to address national security concerns tied to the app's Chinese ownership. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2025
Influential Floridians are reaping the benefits of Trump’s return to the White House Lobbyists and politicians with ties to Florida are winning in Trump 2.0. Fortune · Mar 11, 2025
TikTok executives schmoozed US business leaders at Trump inauguration as app’s future in balance, report says President has said he’ll issue executive order halting TikTok ban, despite it being signed into law and surviving challenge at Supreme Court The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025
Trump's new love of TikTok is dangerous Trump's sudden love of TikTok shows he needs disinfo more than he hates China Salon · Jan 19, 2025
US TikTok Ban Looms As Trump Seeks Last-ditch Solution TikTok says it will "go dark" in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170 million users, unless the government provides assurances that a law mandating its sale or ban won't be used to punish service providers. International Business Times · Jan 18, 2025
Tiktok CEO Thanks Trump For Support In App Ban TikTok CEO expresses gratitude to Trump for collaboration, potential delay in ban. Trump considering plan to negotiate with US buyer to save the app. Top News · Jan 17, 2025
Can Donald Trump circumvent a TikTok ban? As the app is on the brink of being expelled, the president-elect has been working to make good on his pledge to save it The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2025
Trump Invites TikTok CEO to Attend Inauguration the Day After App is Set to Be Banned in US President-elect Donald Trump invites TikTok CEO Shou Chew to his inauguration as the app faces a U.S. ban. Latin Times · Jan 16, 2025
TikTok Ban live: President Trump signs exec order giving TikTok a penalty-free 75-day extension TikTok Ban ban countdown live: The social media platform hangs in the balance TechRadar · Jan 16, 2025
TikTok CEO to attend Trump’s inauguration as app’s fate hangs in the balance Shou Chew will attend inauguration for the man who has both advocated for and tried to ban the popular app The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
President-Elect Trump To Meet With Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos President-elect Trump engages with tech industry leaders, signaling potential policy shifts and emphasizing the importance of technology in politics. Top News · Dec 16, 2024
Fortune · Nov 23, 2024 ‘First buddy’ Elon Musk is a source of insight into Trump for TikTok’s CEO as key deadline looms, report says Musk was asked for his opinions on an array of issues, including the incoming Trump administration and potential tech policy, the Wall Street Journal said.
Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024 US elections 2024: Who will be Donald Trump’s vice president? Several names are on Trump’s shortlist, with the ex-president set to unveil his pick before or at July’s GOP convention.
Android Central · May 17, 2024 Canadian intelligence agency advises against TikTok over 'risky' data practices An interview with Canada's intelligence director sees a stern warning arrive about the usage of TikTok.
International Business Times · May 6, 2024 Showbiz Elite Descend On Manhattan For Met Gala The entertainment world hits the red carpet Monday for the annual Met Gala, New York's party of the year that hosts a parade of superstars donning their most extravagant looks.
Android Central · Apr 24, 2024 TikTok's days are literally numbered in the US as bill to ban app is signed into law The U.S. government has signed a new bill into law that could lead to a nationwide ban of TikTok. The company has less than a year to divest the app and find a potential buyer.
Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024 Why has the US passed a bill to ban TikTok, and what’s next? The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could force TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest from the firm.
Top News · Feb 2, 2024 Singaporeans Unhappy with US Senator's Ignorant Views on TikTok CEO's Nationality Singaporeans express frustration and criticism towards U.S. senator's questioning of TikTok CEO's nationality and alleged affiliation with the Chinese Comm...
The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2023 TikTok chief operating officer V Pappas steps down after five years Key executive at Chinese-owned company says ‘I feel the time is right to move on and refocus on my entrepreneurial passions’
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023 Forget TikTok, AI is the latest obsession in Congress WASHINGTON — Dire warnings about TikTok dominated conversations on Capitol Hill earlier this year, with both Republicans and Democrats describing the Chinese-owned app as one of the gravest national security threats to the U.S.
Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023 ‘Here to stay’: TikTok CEO defiant in face of bans Shou Chew says app will ‘never provide’ user data to Chinese gov’t and vows to fight ban in US state.
Multichannel News · Apr 13, 2023 House Democrats Frame TikTok Issues as Part of Industrywide Problem Amid ban threats, letter to CEO suggests steps that could ameliorate concerns