Supreme Court Could Rule On TikTok Ban Wednesday—After Signaling It May Uphold Law

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The Supreme Court is set to rule on TikTok's future, with justices expressing skepticism about the app's arguments against a federal law requiring it to separate from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The law, aimed at addressing national security concerns, could lead to TikTok being banned in the U.S. if upheld. The court's decision is expected imminently, with potential implications for TikTok's operations and its users.

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Update At: 1/14/2025

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