TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Following Congressional Mandate; Trump Hints at Extension
Due to a 2024 US Congressional act, TikTok ceased US operations on January 19th, 2025, after a failed Supreme Court challenge, but President-elect Trump hinted at a 90-day extension to facilitate a sale, potentially to Elon Musk.
TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Following Congressional Mandate; Trump Hints at Extension
Due to a 2024 US Congressional act, TikTok ceased US operations on January 19th, 2025, after a failed Supreme Court challenge, but President-elect Trump hinted at a 90-day extension to facilitate a sale, potentially to Elon Musk.
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52% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban: Apple Issues Support Document Amidst Potential Reprieve
A temporary US ban on TikTok and other ByteDance apps on January 19th, 2024, prompted Apple to release an unusual support document explaining app limitations, while President-elect Trump hinted at a potential 90-day reprieve.
US TikTok Ban: Apple Issues Support Document Amidst Potential Reprieve
A temporary US ban on TikTok and other ByteDance apps on January 19th, 2024, prompted Apple to release an unusual support document explaining app limitations, while President-elect Trump hinted at a potential 90-day reprieve.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US, but Trump May Delay Enforcement
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, prompting the app's shutdown, impacting 170 million users; however, President-elect Trump may delay enforcement for 90 days.
TikTok Banned in US, but Trump May Delay Enforcement
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, prompting the app's shutdown, impacting 170 million users; however, President-elect Trump may delay enforcement for 90 days.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US: 170 Million Users Affected
A US law banning TikTok due to national security concerns went into effect, shutting down the app for its 170 million users after a failed attempt to sell the platform by ByteDance. President Trump plans to review the situation after inauguration.
TikTok Banned in US: 170 Million Users Affected
A US law banning TikTok due to national security concerns went into effect, shutting down the app for its 170 million users after a failed attempt to sell the platform by ByteDance. President Trump plans to review the situation after inauguration.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Temporarily Blocked in US Amidst Legal Battle and Acquisition Offers
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19th, temporarily suspending service for 170 million users, although President Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve after assuming office on Monday, following discussions with the Chinese president and amid multiple acquisition offers.
TikTok Temporarily Blocked in US Amidst Legal Battle and Acquisition Offers
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19th, temporarily suspending service for 170 million users, although President Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve after assuming office on Monday, following discussions with the Chinese president and amid multiple acquisition offers.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Offline in US Following Supreme Court Ruling
TikTok went offline in the US on Sunday, hours before a new law banning the platform came into effect, after the Supreme Court upheld the ban unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sold the platform; President-elect Trump indicated a potential 90-day reprieve.
TikTok Offline in US Following Supreme Court Ruling
TikTok went offline in the US on Sunday, hours before a new law banning the platform came into effect, after the Supreme Court upheld the ban unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sold the platform; President-elect Trump indicated a potential 90-day reprieve.
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52% Bias Score
Tech Giants Attend Trump's Inauguration, Signaling Potential Policy Shift
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and other tech CEOs will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, despite past conflicts, signaling a potential shift in tech-political relations; significant financial contributions further highlight their involvement.
Tech Giants Attend Trump's Inauguration, Signaling Potential Policy Shift
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and other tech CEOs will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, despite past conflicts, signaling a potential shift in tech-political relations; significant financial contributions further highlight their involvement.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Increased Power and a Changed Political Landscape
After his first term, Donald Trump returns to the presidency with significantly increased political power, a loyal Republican Congress, and a changed global landscape more supportive of his agenda.
Trump's Second Term: Increased Power and a Changed Political Landscape
After his first term, Donald Trump returns to the presidency with significantly increased political power, a loyal Republican Congress, and a changed global landscape more supportive of his agenda.
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56% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban: Millions Lose Access; Trump Proposes Joint Venture
Millions of US TikTok users lost access on Sunday following a federal law requiring Apple and Google to remove the app from their stores due to national security concerns; President-elect Trump plans a 90-day extension and a 50% US-owned joint venture.
US TikTok Ban: Millions Lose Access; Trump Proposes Joint Venture
Millions of US TikTok users lost access on Sunday following a federal law requiring Apple and Google to remove the app from their stores due to national security concerns; President-elect Trump plans a 90-day extension and a 50% US-owned joint venture.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Hints at 90-Day TikTok Ban Extension
Former President Donald Trump indicated a likely 90-day extension to a US ban on TikTok, delaying its potential shutdown on January 19, 2025, despite a court order upholding the ban unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells the platform.
Trump Hints at 90-Day TikTok Ban Extension
Former President Donald Trump indicated a likely 90-day extension to a US ban on TikTok, delaying its potential shutdown on January 19, 2025, despite a court order upholding the ban unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells the platform.
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60% Bias Score
Trump to Reinstate TikTok Despite Federal Ban
A federal ban on TikTok took effect Sunday, but President-elect Trump will attempt to reinstate it Monday via executive order, despite potential legal challenges and the app's temporary shutdown before service was restored.
Trump to Reinstate TikTok Despite Federal Ban
A federal ban on TikTok took effect Sunday, but President-elect Trump will attempt to reinstate it Monday via executive order, despite potential legal challenges and the app's temporary shutdown before service was restored.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Suspended in US Pending Trump's Decision on 90-Day Delay
Due to a US law prioritizing national security, TikTok suspended operations on January 18th, awaiting President-elect Trump's decision on a potential 90-day delay before the ban takes full effect. The Supreme Court upheld the ban, rejecting TikTok's appeal.
TikTok Suspended in US Pending Trump's Decision on 90-Day Delay
Due to a US law prioritizing national security, TikTok suspended operations on January 18th, awaiting President-elect Trump's decision on a potential 90-day delay before the ban takes full effect. The Supreme Court upheld the ban, rejecting TikTok's appeal.
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44% Bias Score