Donald Trump Signs Executive Order on TikTok Deal, $14B US Venture with Oracle, Dell & Murdoch

Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving a $14B TikTok deal that shifts control to US investors, including Oracle, Dell, and Murdoch, with China’s tacit approval.
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US Approves TikTok Deal: Oracle to Oversee Algorithm, Silver Lake Joins in Security Oversight

The US has approved a framework for TikTok’s operations, placing Oracle and Silver Lake at the center of managing its algorithm and data security. With ByteDance retaining a minority stake, the deal aims to address national security concerns while reshaping the future of the app in America.
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Trump and Xi Jinping Discuss TikTok’s Future and US-China Trade: A Comprehensive Update

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a crucial phone call on 19 September 2025 to discuss the future of TikTok’s US operations and US-China trade issues, including tariffs, technology, and bilateral economic cooperation. The leaders also explored a framework deal for TikTok ownership that could reshape the social media landscape in America.
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US-China Strike Framework TikTok Deal: Trump, Xi Near Agreement on ByteDance Sale Amid National Security Concerns

The United States and China have struck a framework deal to resolve TikTok’s future, paving the way for US-controlled ownership. With Donald Trump and Xi Jinping set to finalize details, questions remain over who will buy TikTok’s American arm and whether national security concerns will be fully addressed.
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Trump Hints TikTok Ban Depends on China as September 17 Deadline Nears

US President Donald Trump said TikTok’s future in America depends on China, leaving open the possibility of letting the app “die” just days before the September 17 deadline. The administration has already extended the deadline three times, and a fourth extension now appears likely.
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