TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass

Court records, mistakenly made public, tell a story about the birth of ByteDance, its bumpy road to success and the role of the Republican megadonor Jeff Yass’s firm.

What China Is Saying About the TikTok Ban Furor in Washington

A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.

U.S. House Passes Bill That Could Ban TikTok

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.

Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse Online

Senators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths.

Political Debate Is Rife on TikTok. Politicians? Not So Much.

Very few politicians, including the top candidates for president, are on the hugely popular video app — perhaps ceding much of the political discussion to others.

How Montana’s Attorney General Made Banning TikTok a Top Priority

How one of Montana’s top elected officials made banning the app a top priority, putting the state at the center of a geopolitical storm.

As U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet, Businesses Temper Their Hopes

Chief executives in the U.S. have long pushed for closer ties between the two countries. Now they just hope a rocky situation won’t get worse.