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White House won't implement law if TikTok ban goes into effect, officials say

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January 17, 2025

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In a major reversal, the White House says it won't implement a law that required the Chinese parent company of TikTok to sell the hugely popular video app or face a ban, according to two administration officials. The ban is set to go into effect this Sunday. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports.

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