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TikTok thanks Trump after it begins restoring service to US users
A ban in the United States initially began to take effect earlier Sunday.
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TikTok says it's restoring service for US users
Cybersecurity and Data Protection expert Caitlin Sarian joins ABC News Live to discuss TikTok.
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With TikTok banned in the US, what happens to the app on your smartphone?
The Supreme Court rejected TikTok's First Amendment argument.
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US bans TikTok. Here's what could come next
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the ban.
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TikTok unavailable in app stores, goes dark for some users ahead of ban
"TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features," Apple said.
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US TikTok ban goes into effect
The social media app now shares a message that it’s unavailable and apologizes to its users that the app went dark, as it now looks to President-elect Donald Trump for its return.
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TikTok ban in US goes into effect
ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Schulze and contributor Mike Muse join Live to discuss if President-elect Donald Trump will save the popular app.
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January 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The fallout from the TikTok ban
As TikTok goes dark overnight, ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze and Mike Muse take a closer look at what’s next for the more than 100 million U.S. users, content creators and more.
January 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
January 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time
January 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
January 19, 2025 at 4:16 AM
TikTok threatens to 'go dark'
President-elect Donald Trump told ABC News he plans to give the social media app a 90-day extension to avoid a ban in the U.S.
January 19, 2025 at 4:16 AM
January 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
TikTok threatens to go dark as new law kicks in
We posted, and you decided this week's Social Story is on the looming TikTok ban. Creators Nadya Okamoto and Shereen Pavlides discuss next steps and hopes for the future.
January 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
January 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Trump to consider 90-day extension for TikTok as nationwide ban looms
Alex Presha discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s statement that he will “likely” give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a complete ban.
January 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
January 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Less than 24 hours before TikTok goes dark
Morgan Norwood delivers the latest updates on popular social media app TikTok as users search for alternative platforms.
January 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
January 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Trump says he'll 'likely' give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid ban
President-elect Donald Trump told ABC News he is likely to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a ban in the United States.
January 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
January 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
TikTok says it will be 'forced to go dark' unless it gets 'definitive' statement
TikTok faces a ban on Sunday, unless it cuts ties with parent company ByteDance.
January 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
January 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
The app announced it will "go dark" tomorrow as users flock to another Chinese app as an alternative.
January 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
January 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
TikTok ban deadline looms as users with millions of followers say their goodbyes
TikTok may be banned in the U.S. on Sunday due to user privacy concerns. Many of its popular content creators are saying goodbye as most of them used the app for both primary and secondary income.
January 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
January 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Wired senior editor on the future of TikTok
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Andrew Couts, a senior editor for Wired, about TikTok’s future and whether it’s different from other Chinese-owned apps that gather Americans’ personal information.
January 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
January 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Meet the TikToker who is spreading joy with his mountainside adventures
Peter Mairhofer, who resides in Austria, hopes his videos encourage others to see the beauty around them.
January 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
January 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court, set to take effect Sunday
All nine justices rejected arguments about free speech made by lawyers for the app, which is owned by a China-based company. President-elect Donald Trump said he will "review the situation."
January 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
January 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
'Be prepared for the worst', in case of TikTok ban says online creator Giselle Ugarte
Giselle Ugarte, an online creator and social media coach, warned her clients to be ready for a possible TikTok ban to take effect in a couple of days.
January 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
January 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
What Supreme Court ruling means for future of TikTok
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and Elizabeth Schulze, as well as ABC News contributor Channa Lloyd, discuss the ruling involving the social media platform.
January 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
January 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court days before law takes effect
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the ruling involving the social media platform.
January 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
January 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
How TikTok can still avoid a ban, according to experts
Ban is set to take effect this week, unless TikTok cuts ties with parent firm.
January 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
January 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Biden won't enforce TikTok ban on last day of his presidency
The Biden administration doesn't plan to take action that forces TikTok to immediately go dark for U.S. users on Sunday, an administration official told ABC News.
January 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
January 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Clocks tick down to TikTok ban on Sunday
The popular app is just three days away from a nationwide ban unless the Supreme Court steps in before then.
January 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
January 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok
Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said during an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok
January 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
January 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
College students charged in TikTok-inspired 'catch a predator' plot expected in court
Five Massachusetts college students are scheduled to make their first appearance in court on conspiracy and kidnapping charges on Thursday
January 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
January 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
By the Numbers: Impending impacts of the TikTok ban
A look at the numbers a TikTok ban could have and the other social media apps users are flocking to.
January 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
January 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
TikTok alternatives to consider if the app is banned
The TikTok ban is just days away if the Supreme Court doesn't stop it, so many are scrambling to find other social media platforms.
January 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
January 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What happens if TikTok ban goes into effect on Jan. 19?
The majority of Supreme Court justices appeared inclined to uphold a federal law that would ban the company unless China-based parent ByteDance divests from it.
January 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
January 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
What's next for TikTok?
As the impending ruling from the Supreme Court likely in the next few days, ABC News' Alexis Christoforous provides the latest updates on TikTok's legal battle.
January 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
January 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
SCOTUS likely to uphold TikTok ban
Mike Muse and Kim Whele discuss the Supreme Court's possible ruling and what it might mean for Americans.
January 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
January 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok ban in US
ABC News’ Perry Russom reports what it means for millions of TikTok users as the nine justices on the Supreme Court weigh in days before the U.S ban on the app could take effect.
January 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
January 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM
US business leaders bid to buy TikTok
As the TikTok ban looms, Americans are asking, "what's next?" Investor Kevin O'Leary joins the show.
January 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM
January 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law that could ban TikTok in US
The Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold a law that would ban the video-sharing app TikTok in the U.S. after Jan. 19 unless its China-owned parent company divests.
January 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
January 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Content creator Sallye Miley on uncertain future of TikTok
The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court.
January 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
January 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok days before ban on app to take effect
The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court on Friday as the justices heard a last-ditch challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app.
January 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
January 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Supreme Court hears arguments over law banning TikTok
TikTok's future in the U.S. is in question as the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app unless its Chinese-based parent company sells its stake.
January 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
January 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
SCOTUS to hear oral arguments about law banning TikTok
The Supreme Court will hear a last-ditch challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app in nine days unless its Chinese-based parent company sells its stake.
January 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
January 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here's what to know
The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court
January 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
January 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
TikTok's fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech, security
In a collision between free speech and national security, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over the fate of TikTok, a digital age cultural phenomenon that roughly half the U.S. population uses for entertainment and information
January 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
January 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
TikTok creators left in limbo while awaiting decision on potential platform ban
The fate of TikTok is keeping creators and small business owners in anxious limbo as they await a decision from the Supreme Court that could upheld their livelihoods
January 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
January 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
TikTok creators left in limbo while awaiting decision on potential platform ban
The fate of TikTok is keeping creators and small business owners in anxious limbo as they await a decision from the Supreme Court that could upheld their livelihoods
January 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
December 30, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok sale deadline
Two weeks before the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments over TikTok's future, President-elect Donald Trump has asked the justices to delay a Jan. 19 deadline.
December 30, 2024 at 12:01 AM
December 29, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok sale deadline
Constitutional law expert Robert McWhirter discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s request to the Supreme Court to delay the deadline for the sale of TikTok.
December 29, 2024 at 2:00 AM
December 28, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Trump asks SCOTUS to delay TikTok deadline
President-elect Trump asked to delay the deadline for the app’s sale so he can negotiate a settlement to avoid a shutdown of the Chinese-owned social media platform in the U.S.
December 28, 2024 at 5:59 PM
1 month ago
Battle over TikTok heads to Supreme Court
The justices have agreed to hear the social media app’s challenge to a law that could ban it in the U.S. starting next month.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments over TikTok ban on Jan. 10
The platform asked the court to step in before a Jan. 19 ban goes into effect.
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Supreme Court to take up TikTok Case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Jan. 10 over TikTok's effort to block a federal ban of the platform if it's not sold by Jan. 19.
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