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Massive TikTok Outage Sparks User Concerns, Lawmaker Scrutiny

1/26/2026

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On January 25, 2026, TikTok users in the United States reported login failures and feed disruptions, peaking at 36,000 reports.
The outage coincided with TikTok's restructuring as a majority American-owned joint venture aimed at avoiding a U.S. ban.
By late morning, some issues appeared resolved.
Access issues persisted after the January 22 terms of service.
Lawmakers scrutinize the deal, questioning whether it protects user data from Chinese influence.

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Story summary

On January 25, 2026, TikTok users in the United States reported login failures and feed disruptions, peaking at 36,000 reports.
The outage coincided with TikTok's restructuring as a majority American-owned joint venture aimed at avoiding a U.S. ban.
By late morning, some issues appeared resolved.
Access issues persisted after the January 22 terms of service.
Lawmakers scrutinize the deal, questioning whether it protects user data from Chinese influence.