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 TikTok resumes operations in the US following Trump's promise of restoration. TikTok resumes operations in the US following Trump's promise of restoration. TikTok has resumed service for its 170 million US users after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order granting the app a reprieve upon taking office on Monday. The app had ceased functioning for American users on Saturday evening after a ban citing national security concerns came into effect. However, Trump, who had previously supported the ban, pledged on Sunday to delay its enforcement to allow time for a resolution. Shortly after, TikTok began restoring its services, with a popup message thanking Trump by name. The company also released a statement expressing gratitude to the incoming president for "providing clarity and assurance" and pledged to collaborate on a "long-term solution" to ensure TikTok remains in the United States. TikTok CEO Shou Chew is expected to a...

After three hours of intense questioning, the future of TikTok now lies in the hands of the Supreme Court. Supreme Court justices grilled lawyers for TikTok and the US government for nearly three hours on Friday. The future of the divest-or-ban law now lies in their hands, with a ruling expected in the coming days. Legal observers largely agree that the justices seem ready to uphold the law. "Traditionally, the Supreme Court has been willing to defer somewhat when national security is at stake," says University of Richmond law professor Carl Tobias. "I expect that the justices by a majority will side with the government." If this prediction holds, TikTok could be shut down as scheduled on January 19. Alternatively, the Supreme Court could delay a decision on the case and issue a temporary injunction, granting President-elect Donald Trump the time to negotiate a political solution that, in his words, would "save TikTok."