Why TikTok Stays Online After Presidential Reprieve
After a Trump reprieve to a US ban, TikTok remains accessible despite a federal law and Supreme Court backing. The executive action has spurred over 130 lawsuits, yet few lawmakers object, with experts noting bipartisan unease over security risks from ByteDance ties to China.
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TikTok Faces U S Legal Pause Amid ByteDance Buyer Push
TikTok with 170 million U S users remains active as Trump delays the 75 day law pause to seek a U S buyer. Oracle and Blackstone eyed as investors and pressure mounts from the Supreme Court ruling upholding national security concerns over data harvesting and access to user contact lists.
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Trump’s TikTok actions draw legal fire and praise
Legal experts say the presidents moves on TikTok violate the law by extending the ban beyond permitted reprieves while courts may block a sale or extension. Analysts note broad user impact and questions of standing for lawsuits, with lawmakers warning of potential liability for platforms.
Bidders emerge for TikTok U S sale with varied proposals
Perplexity AI proposed merging with TikTok's U S operations in January. A McCourt led consortium recruited Alexis Ohanian as adviser after offering ByteDance $20 billion for TikTok U S. Jesse Tinsley headed a consortium with Roblox CEO and valued TikTok at over $30 billion.
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Senate GOP budget blueprint aims at Trump tax cuts and spending
Republican senators unveiled a White House backed budget plan linking tax cuts to large spending reductions and a higher debt limit as they seek swift approval. The framework mirrors House tax cuts, faces Democratic opposition, and hinges on how to finance roughly five trillion dollars in reductions and programs.
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Rubio visits NATO as allies fear Trump tilt toward Russia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to Brussels to meet NATO ministers amid alarms over the Trump administration’s push to reset ties with Russia and questions about Europe’s future defense role. Ambassador Matt Whitaker accompanies him as EU officials fret about a potential U.S. military drawdown and altered leadership.
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Israel to open Morag corridor cutting Gaza in two
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new Morag corridor across the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas and isolate Rafah from Khan Younis, signaling a broader expansion of security zones as Israel seeks the return of hostages. Palestinian officials and the Western-backed Authority rejected the move.
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