Trump Seeks Delay of TikTok Ban as US Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Case
President-elect Donald Trump has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to delay the potential ban of TikTok while he seeks a “political resolution” to the matter. In a legal brief filed on Friday, Trump’s lawyer emphasized that the incoming president opposes…
DOJ Drops Data Privacy Claims in TikTok Lawsuit, Pursues Child Privacy Violations
The U.S. Justice Department has decided not to pursue allegations that TikTok misled U.S. consumers about its data security, in a significant development concerning its ongoing legal battle. According to sources familiar with the decision, the department will now focus…
TikTok’s Parent Company, ByteDance, Sees Surge in Profit Amid U.S. Ban Threats
Despite growing uncertainty over TikTok’s future in the United States, its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has posted impressive financial results. Bloomberg reported that ByteDance’s profit surged by 60% in 2023, reaching over $40 billion, compared to $25 billion in 2022….