Overview

• The White House says six of seven seats on the U.S. board overseeing TikTok’s American operations would be held by U.S. citizens.
• Oracle is designated to manage U.S. user data and security, with U.S. control asserted over the recommendation algorithm.
• President Trump reported a productive call with Xi Jinping and said an understanding was reached, though Beijing has not issued formal confirmation.
• Trump named prospective U.S. participants including Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison and Michael Dell, with roles not confirmed by the companies.
• A divest‑or‑ban law upheld by the Supreme Court underpins the process, and officials cite national‑security risks tied to data access and algorithmic influence.