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Judge Gives WeChat Reprieve From U.S. Shutdown
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Judge Gives WeChat Reprieve From U.S. Shutdown

WeChat users who sued the Trump administration had “shown serious questions going to the merits of their First Amendment claim," the court said.
By Matthew Heller | September 21, 2020
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Trump Orders TikTok Owner to Sell U.S. Assets
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Trump Orders TikTok Owner to Sell U.S. Assets

The order "adds pressure on ByteDance to find a buyer, while giving the U.S. government a chance to object if it does not approve of the choice."
By Matthew Heller | August 17, 2020
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Trump Signs Executive Orders to Ban TikTok, WeChat
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Trump Signs Executive Orders to Ban TikTok, WeChat

The bans are set to take effect in 45 days unless the parent firms agree to sell the apps.
By Lauren Muskett | August 7, 2020
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Facebook Preparing To Launch TikTok Rival In U.S., 50 Other Markets
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Facebook Preparing To Launch TikTok Rival In U.S., 50 Other Markets

Instagram Reels launched in parts of Europe in June and is set to hit the U.S., Japan, the U.K., and Mexico next month.
By Vincent Ryan | July 17, 2020
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U.S. Government Considers TikTok Ban
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U.S. Government Considers TikTok Ban

Critics have brought up concerns around the app’s privacy practices and its possible ties to the Chinese government.
By Lauren Muskett | July 10, 2020
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