TikTok Faces Ban Threat Impacting 170 Million Americans

TikTok faces imminent suspension in the U.S. as the Supreme Court upheld a law mandating the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations by January 19. TikTok warned that without assurances from the Biden administration, it will be 'forced to go dark' on that date, impacting 170 million American users. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump, who has previously sought to ban the app, is now advocating for its continued operation and has expressed intentions to negotiate a deal to prevent the shutdown. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and other lawmakers are also pushing for an extension of the divestiture deadline to allow for negotiations, citing the app's significance for users and businesses. The law's proponents cite national security risks associated with TikTok's ownership, while critics highlight the inconsistency of lawmakers who use the app despite voting for the ban. The situation remains fluid, with potential for further developments in the coming days as the deadline approaches.