Court Upholds TikTok Ban Pending Sale to U.S. Buyer

A federal appeals court upheld a U.S. law banning TikTok unless it is sold by its China-based owner, ByteDance, citing national security concerns over free speech rights. The court ruled that TikTok's ownership poses a greater threat than the First Amendment issues raised by the app. Critics argue the decision restricts access to information and media. TikTok has until January 19 to divest, with a possible extension, or face a nationwide ban. The ruling presents a significant challenge for TikTok, with potential implications for U.S.-China relations and the incoming Trump administration.