Breaking news: TikTok starts to come back online after Trump says he will stall ban

The abrupt shift came just hours after the app went dark for U.S. users.

View in browser Jan. 19, 2025, 1:42 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Erik S Lesser/EPA, via Shutterstock TikTok Starts to Come Back Online After Trump Says He Will Stall Ban The company said it was in the process of restoring service to U.S. users after President-elect Trump said that he would issue an executive order to stall a federal ban of the app. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018