The Latest Breaking News from TikTok US

New questions arise over TikTok sale

The $10 billion "fee" is unprecedented. And officially undisclosed.

Axios · Mar 18

Gen Z is rebelling against TikTok USA by installing another app—founded by an Oracle alum

TikTok USA isn’t just (arguably) a tool of corporate power, it doesn’t seem to work as well as the old TikTok.

Fortune · Feb 5

Does the exodus to UpScrolled signify the end of TikTok?

Until recently, you might have never heard of the TikTok competitor UpScrolled. But as of Jan. 29, the app reached No. 1 one in Apple’s app store as disgruntled TikTok users in the United States rushed to sign up.

The Conversation · Feb 4

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

First Thing: James Comey indicted as Trump pushes to prosecute political enemies

Ex-FBI director indicted on counts of making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. Plus, human origins may reach back far deeper in time than previously thought

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025

Abu Dhabi royal family to take stake in TikTok US under Trump deal

MGX, chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will take 15% stake, with social media firm valued at $14bn

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025

TikTok’s algorithm set to move from Chinese control to Big Tech under Trump’s deal to save app

White House says it has finally reached an agreement with China to secure the future of the popular social video app in the U.S., with software giant Oracle taking responsibility for users’ data

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Q&A: Will TikTok be banned in the US this weekend?

The video-sharing app is facing a US ban unless it can find a non-Chinese buyer for its US operations by April 5.

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2025

Perplexity AI submits bid to help save TikTok in the US — here's what we know

Perplexity AI, a U.S.-based search engine startup, has submitted a proposal to merge with TikTok's U.S. operations.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 20, 2025

TikTok Users Post Heartfelt Goodbye Videos Before App 'Goes Dark' on Sunday

TikTok creators are sharing heartfelt farewells as the app faces a U.S. shutdown on Sunday.

Latin Times · Jan 18, 2025