Monday, Jan 20

China's Vice President meets US leaders, including Musk, before Trump's inauguration discussing trade, fentanyl, and technology tensions.

Monday, Jan 20

Instagram introduces 'Edits', a new video editing app, amidst the TikTok ban, aiming to attract creators while TikTok seeks to restore service in the U.S.

Monday, Jan 20

A 19-year-old man faces arson charges after igniting a fire at a Wisconsin lawmaker's office in protest of the TikTok ban, police report.

Monday, Jan 20

Senator Lindsey Graham supports Kash Patel for FBI director, challenging media scrutiny and facing questions over Patel’s controversial history.

Monday, Jan 20

Donald Trump makes urgent efforts to save TikTok for his inauguration, seeking legal extensions and solutions for app's future.

Sunday, Jan 19

TikTok has ceased operations in the U.S. due to a federal ban, with President-elect Trump promising to intervene and potentially allow the app to return.

Sunday, Jan 19

Coco Gauff expresses her support for TikTok by writing "RIP TikTok USA" after her Australian Open win, reflecting on the app's importance for creators.

Sunday, Jan 19

TikTok pauses operations in the US, citing a ban, and seeks Trump’s assistance to reinstate the app for millions of users.

Sunday, Jan 19

Perplexity AI aims to merge with TikTok US as the company faces a potential ban, proposing a cooperative entity to keep operations alive in the U.S.

Sunday, Jan 19

A bizarre feud unfolds in NYC as TikTok photo booth owners allege their neighbor poured urine and vandalized their business. Lawsuits ensue in this outrageous case.