TikTok Faces Nationwide Ban Deadline Sunday

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban due to national security concerns. TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, has indicated gratitude towards President-elect Donald Trump for his commitment to finding a solution that keeps the app operational in the U.S. Trump has hinted at potential executive actions to delay the enforcement of the ban, although specifics remain unclear. With the deadline approaching, there is uncertainty about whether TikTok will shut down or continue operating without a sale finalized. The outgoing Biden administration is expected to leave the decision to the incoming Trump administration, which has expressed intentions to 'save TikTok'. This situation affects approximately 170 million American users who rely on the platform for various purposes, including entertainment and business.