The social media app said it would abide by a law requiring it to cease operations in the United States on Jan. 19

The White House on Saturday called TikTok’s statement warning that it will “go dark” on Sunday unless President Biden steps in a “stunt,” arguing the app doesn’t have to take action

“Americans shouldn’t expect to see TikTok suddenly banned on Sunday,” a Biden official told NBC News, noting that the administration is “exploring options” to keep TikTok from going offline.

The app says it will shut down Sunday unless the sitting president can assure tech companies that he won’t enforce the law.

With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.

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According to new reports, the Biden administration and Donald Trump are considering ways to delay the ban on TikTok, set to take effect this Sunday.

President Joe Biden’s administration is considering ways to keep TikTok available in the United States if a ban that’s scheduled to go into effect Sunday proceeds, according to three people familiar with the discussions.

By: Ashley Murray For The Indiana Capital Chronicle WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed Republicans Thursday for blocking a last-ditch effort to extend TikTok’s lifespan in the U.

Some lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden and the U.S. Supreme Court to take steps to prevent TikTok from being banned Sunday under a law they argue would come at the expense of free speech ...

TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on January 19, the day the ban is set to take effect, without more assurances it won't be enforced.

US lawmakers and officials have long raised concerns about the national security risks posed by TikTok’s connections to China, which prompted Congress to pass a law with bipartisan support last year.