Biden Administration Defers TikTok Ban Enforcement

The Biden administration has decided not to enforce a ban on TikTok, leaving the decision to the incoming Trump administration, which takes office on January 20. This ban, set to take effect on January 19, requires TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations or face a shutdown, potentially resulting in fines for companies that continue to provide access to the app. Trump has expressed intentions to save TikTok, having previously issued a ban during his presidency but now appears more lenient towards the app due to its popularity. Senate leaders are divided on the issue, with some advocating for an extension of the deadline to allow for a potential sale to an American company, while others emphasize national security concerns regarding TikTok's Chinese ownership. TikTok's CEO is expected to attend Trump's inauguration, which may signal a shift in administration policy towards the app. The Supreme Court's decision on the legality of the ban remains pending, complicating the situation further.