Biden Administration Delays TikTok Ban Decision

President Joe Biden's administration has decided not to enforce a potential ban on TikTok, leaving the decision to the incoming Trump administration amidst national security concerns over the app's Chinese ownership by ByteDance. The Supreme Court is expected to uphold a law mandating ByteDance to divest TikTok by January 19 or face a ban, yet reports indicate that no sale is currently in progress. Both administrations are exploring options to prevent the shutdown, with Biden having the authority to grant a 90-day extension if progress towards a sale is demonstrated. However, TikTok may opt to cease operations voluntarily if it fears repercussions from U.S. tech companies like Apple and Google, who could face significant fines for continuing to support the app. Despite Trump's interest in maintaining TikTok's operations, legal and practical challenges remain, including the lack of interest from ByteDance for a divestiture. As the deadline approaches, the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain.