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TikTok Faces April 5 Deadline as Four Groups Engage in Purchase Talks

TikTok could have new owners, be banned, or get more time to operate in the U.S. As the deadline arrives on April 5, 2025.
President Donald Trump stated the administration is negotiating with four groups interested in purchasing TikTok.
Potential bidders include Microsoft, Perplexity AI, and a consortium offering over $20 billion for the U.S. Operation of TikTok.
A bipartisan bill mandates that TikTok's owner, ByteDance, sell the app or face a nationwide ban in the U.S.

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louisianafirstnews.com

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TikTok extension expiring soon: Will the app be banned?

(NEXSTAR) – It's been seven weeks since Donald Trump assumed the presidency, a role in which he promised to "save TikTok" (among many other campaign promises). Time is running out to find a way to keep the app around, at least according to his original extended deadline. Last year, Congress passed a bill banning the app unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divested. But when Trump took office, he signed an executive order pushing back t…

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Los Angeles Times

Trump says he's on the move with TikTok. So is the situation with the company.

In less than a month, TikTok may have one or more new owners, may continue to be banned, or simply receive another postponement to continue operating in the United States.

12 hours ago·Los Angeles, United States

Another TikTok ban looms as Trump says a deal is coming—here’s what could happen next

With an April 5 deadline looming, TikTok could be sold, banned again, or given another extension. Here’s what’s at stake.

17 hours ago·Minneapolis, United States

Where things stand with TikTok less than a month before its next sale deadline

After taking office, President Donald Trump gave TikTok a 75-day reprieve by signing an executive order that delayed enforcement of the statute until April 5.

22 hours ago·Washington, United States

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LewRockwell.com

TikTok Ban: A Blow to National Security or Freedom of Speech? - LewRockwell

Thanks, John Smith. Counterpunch The post TikTok Ban: A Blow to National Security or Freedom of Speech? appeared first on LewRockwell.

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San Diego Union Tribune

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Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company

By HALELUYA HADERO In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the United States. Questions about the fate of the popular video sharing app have continued to linger since a law requiring its China-based parent company to divest or face a ban took effect on Jan. 19. After taking office, President Donald Trump gave TikTok a 75-day reprieve by signing …

24 hours ago·San Diego, United States

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