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Will the TikTok ban take effect Sunday? Could Trump save it? Here's where things stand on the app shutting down

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  The popular social media app TikTok will likely go dark for its 170 million American users this Sunday, Jan. 19, after months of fighting the federal government's demand that it separate from its China-based parent company,


The article discusses the ongoing debate and legislative actions regarding TikTok in the United States. Despite a looming deadline, TikTok is not expected to be banned this Sunday. The House passed a bill that would force ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to divest from TikTok or face a ban, but this bill still needs Senate approval and would likely face legal challenges if enacted. President Biden has indicated he would sign the bill if it reaches his desk, while former President Trump, who once supported a ban, has shifted his stance, now opposing it due to concerns over benefiting other social media companies like Facebook. The situation remains fluid with no immediate shutdown anticipated, as the legislative process and potential court battles could extend the timeline significantly.

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