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TikTok avoids a ban and closes a deal to form a new American entity

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Here & Now Newsroom

January 23, 2026

In this photo illustration, the TikTok logo and flag of the United States are seen on screens. (Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)

American TikTok users can continue using the app after the social media company signed agreements with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the new TikTok U.S. joint venture.

Rep. Ro Khanna represents California's Silicon Valley and joins us with his perspective on the deal.

This segment aired on January 23, 2026.

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