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Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline Amid Security Concerns

1/20/2025

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TikTok faced a temporary blackout for U.S. users, but hope flickered back when President-elect Trump extended the ban deadline. His vision of a joint venture with 50% U.S. ownership aims to tackle national security worries. In response, TikTok's CEO expressed gratitude, highlighting the importance of First Amendment rights amidst the legal storm.

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TikTok faced a temporary blackout for U.S. users, but hope flickered back when President-elect Trump extended the ban deadline. His vision of a joint venture with 50% U.S. ownership aims to tackle national security worries. In response, TikTok's CEO expressed gratitude, highlighting the importance of First Amendment rights amidst the legal storm.