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Elon Musk Eyes TikTok's U.S. Assets Amid Ban Threat

1/14/2025

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Chinese officials are exploring a proposal for Elon Musk to purchase TikTok's U.S. operations to prevent a ban.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a law mandating ByteDance's divestment by January 19.
TikTok refutes these claims, labeling them as "pure fiction."
The legislation seeks to mitigate national security risks linked to Chinese ownership of TikTok.

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Story summary

Chinese officials are exploring a proposal for Elon Musk to purchase TikTok's U.S. operations to prevent a ban.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a law mandating ByteDance's divestment by January 19.
TikTok refutes these claims, labeling them as "pure fiction."
The legislation seeks to mitigate national security risks linked to Chinese ownership of TikTok.