TikTok Restores Service in the U.S. After Temporary Shutdown

President-elect Donald Trump pledges to delay enforcement of a federal ban while exploring solutions for TikTok's ownership and national security concerns.

• TikTok resumed operations in the U.S. on Sunday after a 14-hour shutdown, citing incoming President Trump’s assurance to delay enforcement of a federal ban.
• The app went offline after a law requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban took effect on January 19, 2025.
• Trump announced plans for a 90-day extension to facilitate negotiations for a potential sale or joint venture, proposing a 50% U.S. ownership model as one option.
• The ban stems from bipartisan concerns over national security risks posed by TikTok’s Chinese ownership, though ByteDance has publicly resisted selling its U.S. assets.
• TikTok remains unavailable for new downloads on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, with uncertainty persisting about its long-term future in the U.S.

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