Following an executive order from President Donald Trump, U.S. TikTok users are reportedly seeing signs of increased censorship on the app, once seen as a free-speech haven. After going offline for a brief period due to new laws aimed at addressing national security concerns,

China’s internet companies and their hard-working, resourceful professionals make world-class products, in spite of censorship and malign neglect by Beijing.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok’s CEO Shou ZI Chew both attended the inauguration, alongside former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, the first tech boss to hitch his wagon to Trump.

TikTok has restored service in the U.S. less than 24 hours after its nationwide shutdown. On Sunday, Jan. 19, TikTok announced on X, via an official statement shared to its policy account, that it is "in the process of restoring service" to Americans after going dark the night prior .

Millions are turning to RedNote, a Chinese social media app, as its resemblance to TikTok appeals to users. But dig a little deeper, and the reality becomes far more insidious.

President Donald Trump's flurry of day-one actions included a reprieve for TikTok, the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an order on social media "censorship," a declaration of an energy emergency, and reversal of a Biden order on artificial intelligence.

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, also called RedNote – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S.

“It’s a strong stand for the First Amendment and against arbitrary censorship,” the statement said. “We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.” Pannone said he viewed the opening message as ...

The president’s executive order comes after Trump and his supporters have accused the federal government of pressuring social media companies to take down lawful posts over concerns around

U.S. TikTok users who once saw the app as a haven for free speech say they see signs of censorship after the platform, which is owned by China’s ByteDance, was returned by an executive order from President Donald Trump.

Concerns are rising among U.S. TikTok users about increased censorship as the platform undergoes changes following Trump’s executive order. Reports indicate heightened content moderation, particularly affecting political discussions.