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April 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
China stalls deal to sell TikTok
After President Donald Trump made his tariff announcement on Wednesday, ByteDance informed the White House that China would not approve a TikTok deal until tariff negotiations could be held.
April 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
April 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
What does Trump’s deadline extension mean for TikTok?
Chief correspondent for Business Insider Peter Kafka discusses why President Donald Trump extended the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold by Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance.
April 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
April 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war
A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war, sources told ABC News.
April 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
April 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Trump to delay TikTok ban
President Donald Trump is pushing the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold off by its Chinese-owned parent company.
April 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
April 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
TikTok ban set to go into effect on Saturday
ABC News’ Phil Lipoff reports on the looming ban as the Trump administration considers a deal that could let China keep control of the app.
April 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
April 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Last-minute scramble ahead of new US TikTok ban set to go into effect Saturday
Sources tell ABC News the Trump administration will likely pursue another executive order that would avoid a ban and extend the deadline to reach an agreement.
April 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
April 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Trump eyeing plan to avoid TikTok ban as deadline looms: Source
The Trump administration is considering a deal to save TikTok, a source close to the deal said Wednesday.
April 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
April 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Clock ticks down on new US TikTok ban deadline
As the April 4 deadline nears for TikTok to sell or face a ban in the U.S., the battle to buy the massively popular app is intensifying.
April 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
April 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Amazon joins bidding war for TikTok as deadline for sale approaches: Sources
ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses the potential buyers for the Chinese-ownedapp from its parent company, ByteDance.
April 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
April 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
QVC debuts 1st 24/7 TikTok shopping experience
"GMA" explores a new way to shop on TikTok as sponsor QVC Group partners with the app to launch a unique shopping experience.
April 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
April 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running
President Donald Trump’s executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but one related to TikTok barely generates a peep
April 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
April 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Trump to hold meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok
April 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
March 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
TikTok creator on capturing hearts with neighborhood squirrels
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with content creator Derrick Downey Jr. about rescuing baby squirrels, his bond with their mother Maxine, and his new book “Hand and Paw: Maxine's Tale of Compassion.”
March 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
March 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Utah joins California, Illinois in establishing safeguards for child influencers
California joins Illinois in requiring compensation for kids on social media.
March 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
March 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Testing our knowledge on viral cleaning hacks from TikTok
Our weekend “GMA” co-anchors were put to the test on whether some viral cleaning hacks truly work or not.
March 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
March 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Trump says TikTok deal could be reached by lowering China tariffs
ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on the comments from President Donald Trump as his announcement of new tariffs on imported cars and auto parts is impacting global stock markets.
March 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
March 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
16-year-old TikTok influencer with over 1 million followers dies
Joshua Blackledge, a teenage TikTok influencer, has died at the age of 16.
March 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
March 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
TikTalk: @mollyburke driving change to make disability part of the conversation
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with TikTok sensation Molly Burke, a blind social media influencer on a mission to shatter misconceptions and make disability part of the conversation.
March 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
March 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
TikTok is full of ADHD advice, but nearly half of it is misleading, study finds
The study explored TikTok's role as an educational tool for ADHD.
March 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
1 month ago
College football coach bans players from dancing on TikTok
He said the ban is meant to help the team stay focused on success.
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Black women are showing off their creative Lego sets with this new TikTok trend
The hashtag #BlackGirlsDoLego has gained popularity and created a community for black women to show off their fantastic Lego builds.
1 month ago
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TikTok expands Family Pairing feature with new parental controls
The new tools are meant to ensure a safer experience for teens on the platform.
1 month ago
1 month ago
TikTok rolls out new safeguarding features to protect teens
The popular social media platform is expanding its Family Pairing feature to give parents even more control over their kids’ access to TikTok.
1 month ago
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'How much do you pay for rent?' The question TikToker Caleb Simpson is asking
ABC News' Ashan Singh talks to the social media influencer about his road to success, his now-viral home tour series and just how much Caleb is paying for rent.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Fashion TikToker re-creates red carpet looks on a budget
Content creator Angelica Hicks discusses re-creating the hottest, most recent red carpet looks, as well as the unconventional fabrics in her "sewing box" that make for her viral fashion adaptations.
1 month ago
1 month ago
From tour bus to TikTok: your all-access pass to 'DWTS Live'
For the first time ever, "Dancing With The Stars" is allowing cameras on the tour buses, backstage and beyond! ABC News' Will Ganssthe cast of "DWTS Live" to see how their tour comes to life.
1 month ago
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TikTok lawsuit sheds light on social media giant’s finances
With its future in the U.S. hanging in the balance , we're getting a new glimpse into how much money TikTok is generating.
1 month ago
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Behind TikTok star Devon Rodriguez’s famous portraits
ABC News’ Phil Lipof sat down with the most followed visual artist on TikTok, Devon Rodriguez. With over 34 million followers, he turns everyday subway commuters into masterpieces.
1 month ago
1 month ago
How Paloma Diamond is striking gold on TikTok and beyond
ABC News’ Will Ganss sat down with the 29-year-old Julian Sewell whose character has become a TikTok sensation.
1 month ago
2 months ago
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores.
2 months ago
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TikTok returns to app stores
The popular video app has returned to Apple and Google’s app stores for the first time since the federal law banning TikTok took effect on Jan. 19.
2 months ago
2 months ago
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores
The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores on Jan. 18 after a ban in the United States went into effect.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Chinese tech giant quietly unveils advanced AI model amid battle over TikTok
The Chinese tech giant behind TikTok has quietly unveiled an advanced AI model for generating video that raises new concerns about the threat of deepfake content.
2 months ago
2 months ago
TikToker speaks about having ALS and finding an online community
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to content creator Brooke Eby, a social media personality who was diagnosed with ALS and has found her witty TikTok to be a way to spread awareness about the disease.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Woman's wedding hot take goes viral and TikTok agrees
Kelsey's take on wedding guest exits may not be so hot after all.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Gabbard is questioned about TikTok in confirmation hearing
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questions Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, about China and TikTok.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Trump administration negotiates future of TikTok
President Donald Trump has pivoted from calling for TikTok to be banned, during his previous term, to now working on a deal to keep the social media app staying in business in the U.S.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are
Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.
3 months ago
3 months ago
TikTok's future uncertain after Trump's executive order, experts say
The executive order attempts to delay enforcement of the TikTok ban.
3 months ago
3 months ago
TikTok back up and running for its 170 million users
After shutting down in the U.S., TikTok is back for many users, crediting its return to a decision by Donald Trump to save the app days before taking office for his second presidential term.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal
President Donald Trump notably called for a ban of TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns.
3 months ago
3 months ago
TikTok returns to life in US after Trump vows to take action
The app turned itself back on following a 14-hour shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump promised he would sign an executive order delaying a nationwide ban.
3 months ago
3 months ago
TikTok thanks Trump after it begins restoring service to US users
A ban in the United States initially began to take effect earlier Sunday.
3 months ago
3 months ago
TikTok back for some users after Trump vows to delay ban
Hours after a nationwide TikTok ban took effect on Sunday, the app is back up and running after President-elect Donald Trump promises to delay enforcement of the ban.
3 months ago
3 months ago
TikTok says it's restoring service for US users
Cybersecurity and Data Protection expert Caitlin Sarian joins ABC News Live to discuss TikTok.
3 months ago
3 months ago
With TikTok banned in the US, what happens to the app on your smartphone?
The Supreme Court rejected TikTok's First Amendment argument.
3 months ago
3 months ago
US bans TikTok. Here's what could come next
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the ban.
3 months ago
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago