Overview

• President Trump issued his third 90-day reprieve for ByteDance to sell its U.S. TikTok assets, moving the deadline from June to September 17, 2025.
• Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Brad Sherman argue that the administration lacks authority for a second extension beyond the one allowed under the law’s 90-day provision.
• The White House, citing Justice Department legal assessments and spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt’s remarks, maintains the latest order rests on solid legal footing.
• Officials are negotiating with ByteDance and seeking Beijing’s approval for a divestiture plan aimed at safeguarding data of 170 million American users.
• TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew insists the app is free from Chinese government control and the company has expressed gratitude for the extension.