TikTok Faces Sale Deadline Amid Looming U.S. Ban Concerns

Amid escalating regulatory pressures in the United States, major players like AppLovin and Amazon have joined the bidding fray as TikTok’s future hangs in the balance. With a looming ban deadline and pervasive uncertainty, stakeholders are racing to secure control over the platform, highlighting the high stakes of its uncertain operational landscape.

techinasia.com / Amazon reportedly makes last-minute bid to acquire TikTok

Multiple parties have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok, which is used by nearly half of all Americans.

zerohedge.com / Futures Tumble As President Trump Delivers "Declaration Of Economic Independence"

Trump declares "Liberation Day" and unveils reciprocal tariffs: a 10% baseline, 25% on autos, and much higher for specific nations (e.g., 54% for China). He says the move will revive US industry, though markets reacted negatively at first.

wired.com / Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades

President Donald Trump says taxing imports will strengthen domestic manufacturing. Hours before announcing new tariffs, his administration cut support for centers that help US firms do just that.

macrumors.com / Apple Stock Falls as Trump Tariffs Target Supply Chain

Trump's tariffs on countries supplying Apple parts—including China, Vietnam, Taiwan, India, and others—undermine Apple's supply chain diversification efforts. With tariffs ranging up to 46%, the extra costs could add $8.5B annually and have pushed Apple stock down 7.5%.

cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: Impacts for You as Trump Confirms Worldwide Tariff Wave

After considerable delays and widespread market uncertain, President Donald Trump revealed a major new wave of tariffs on April 2.

appleinsider.com / Apple CEO Tim Cook makes a cool $24 million in serendipitous stock sale

Apple CEO Tim Cook sold 108,136 RSU shares, netting $24M, just as tariffs were announced. This sale is part of his regular annual stock sales, which previously earned him $16M in April and $50M in October.

techdirt.com / Otherwise Objectionable: When Congress Ridiculously Tried Merging Censorship With Freedom

Moral panics fade, but bad laws linger until the Supreme Court intervenes. In this episode of Otherwise Objectionable, a Section 230 podcast, the focus is on how online porn hysteria—and Senator Exon’s infamous blue binder—drove Senate action.

wsj.com / AppLovin and Amazon Emerge as TikTok Bidders Ahead of Trump’s Deadline

President Trump was briefed Wednesday on a framework to keep the video-sharing app operational.

androidheadlines.com / Amazon reportedly also wants to buy TikTok's US business

The post Amazon reportedly also wants to buy TikTok's US business appeared first on Android Headlines.

androidheadlines.com / TikTok Notes, ByteDance's Instagram alternative, is shutting down

The post TikTok Notes, ByteDance's Instagram alternative, is shutting down appeared first on Android Headlines.

zerohedge.com / Government Funding For mRNA Technology Is Being Scrutinized And, In Some Cases, Sidelined

Government support for mRNA technology, including promising cancer vaccines, is under scrutiny. NIH now advises omitting mRNA details in grant applications amid political concerns, fueling fears that reduced backing could derail vital medical innovations.

wired.com / The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok

Billionaire Tim Stokely partnered with a crypto company to bid for TikTok as the social media company faces a deadline to either sell or be banned in the US. Amazon also placed a last minute bid.

axios.com / Top moments from Booker's 25-hour speech

Sen. Cory Booker delivered a 25‑hour speech opposing Trump’s policies and federal cost-cutting, urging the Democratic Party to reassess itself while defending the Constitution and the nation's founding ideals, surpassing previous lengthy filibusters.

zerohedge.com / Seattle Economic Crisis: Proof That Democrat Wealth Taxes Lead To Disaster

Seattle’s economy has tanked as progressive wealth taxes, like the Payroll Expense Tax, drove major companies out. With a significant revenue shortfall and looming budget crisis, officials may impose new taxes—likely on the middle class—mirroring a broader decline.

zerohedge.com / Trump Plans To Announce 'TikTok America' As US Ban Deadline Looms

Trump plans to launch "TikTok America," a new company with U.S. investors holding 50% to reduce ByteDance’s stake to 19.9%, meeting U.S. law. The deal, aiming to avoid an April 5 ban, faces competing bids including Amazon’s, amid broader U.S. tariff moves.

techdirt.com / Trump’s Buddies At Andreesen Horowitz Want To Help Buy TikTok, Turn It Into A Right Wing Safe Space

The push to ban TikTok isn’t genuinely about protecting American privacy; if it were, robust privacy laws and strict penalties for mishandling data would be in place, rather than vague concerns about propaganda.

appleinsider.com / Trump's solution to the TikTok predicament is 'TikTok America'

The Trump Administration now plans to create TikTok America, with ownership split into 50% new US investors, 30% existing investors, and 19.9% ByteDance. It's unclear if the Chinese government or ByteDance agree with the proposal.

wsj.com / AppLovin and Amazon Emerge as TikTok Bidders Ahead of Trump’s Deadline

President Trump is expected to be briefed Wednesday on a framework to keep the video-sharing app operational.

appleinsider.com / Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs hit every one of Apple's international manufacturing partners

Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” has triggered broad tariffs on nearly all imports, negatively impacting Apple’s global supply chain and fulfilling his campaign promise to impose reciprocal tariffs on foreign goods.

cnbc.com / AppLovin in negotiations for potential TikTok bid, sources say

AppLovin is one of the potential bidders attempting to acquire TikTok, sources familiar with the situation told CNBC's David Faber on Wednesday.

theverge.com / ‘TikTok America,’ Amazon, and other rumors about who might buy TikTok

Trump’s 75-day delay on the TikTok ban ends on April 5, with no deal yet reached to shift control from ByteDance. The Information reports that Trump may announce next steps later today.

cnet.com / TikTok Ban: Another Sale Deadline Looms

Is someone going to buy TikTok? The app faces a Saturday deadline to strike a deal or be banned.

techdirt.com / 230 Protects Users, Not Big Tech

Senators are considering gutting Section 230, a key law protecting internet users. Critics say it mainly benefits big tech, but it actually offers limited protection for all online platforms.

gizmodo.com / Amazon and OnlyFans Founder Join the List of TikTok Bidders as Ban Looms

The TikTok ban goes back into effect on April 5.

wsj.com / AppLovin and Amazon Emerge as TikTok Bidders Ahead of Trump’s Deadline

President Trump is expected to be briefed Wednesday on a framework to keep the video-sharing app operational.

zerohedge.com / Amazon Makes Last-Minute Bid For TikTok As Decision Looms: Report

Amazon submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok amid US concerns over Chinese ownership, with an April 5 deadline looming. Deal talks also include proposals to dilute ByteDance’s control and involve Oracle, with a possible announcement expected today.

bgr.com / Amazon just made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok ahead of US ban

According to The New York Times, Amazon made a last-minute offer to buy the popular video-sharing app TikTok on Wednesday. The bid comes just days … The post Amazon just made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok ahead of US ban appeared first on BGR.

arstechnica.com / “I no longer hack Paypals”: DOGE staffer’s hacker past raises red flags

Evidence of DOGE staffer’s proud history of hacking quickly deleted, report says.

macrumors.com / Amazon Makes Last Minute Offer for TikTok as Ban Looms

Amazon offered to buy TikTok just days before a U.S. deadline to sell the app under a Trump-era ban. Multiple buyers, including Oracle, are interested despite uncertainty, while ByteDance denies plans to sell and Trump's final decision looms.

techcrunch.com / Amazon reportedly submits last-minute bid to acquire TikTok

Amazon has submitted a bid to acquire all of TikTok, according to a new report from The New York Times. The last-minute bid comes as TikTok faces an April 5 deadline to shed its Chinese ownership or face a ban in the U.S. However, the parties involved in the deal talks do not appear to […]

axios.com / Exclusive: Schumer proposes security training for Trump officials after Signalgate scandal

Senate Minority Leader Schumer has introduced the OPSEC Act of 2025 to set up security training and oversight for White House staff. The bill aims to improve handling of classified data and counterintelligence, while targeting Trump and Republicans over the Signalgate scandal.

androidheadlines.com / Together with Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz wants a piece of TikTok

The post Together with Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz wants a piece of TikTok appeared first on Android Headlines.

techinasia.com / A16z said to consider TikTok investment as part of Oracle-led bid

Andreessen Horowitz previously invested US$400 million in Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter.

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