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

Breaking news: Trump says he will stall TikTok ban with executive order

The social media app went dark late Saturday.

View in browser Jan. 19, 2025, 11:31 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Doug Mills/The New York Times Trump Says He Will Stall TikTok Ban With Executive Order President-elect Trump said that he would issue an executive order on Monday to stop the federal ban of the popular social media site. The app stopped operating for U.S. users late Saturday. 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

Breaking news: First Israeli hostages released as Gaza cease-fire takes hold

Israel was expected to release 90 Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

View in browser Jan. 19, 2025, 11:17 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times First Hostages Released as Gaza Cease-Fire Takes Hold Three women were the first Israeli hostages to be released. In exchange, Israel was expected to release 90 Palestinian prisoners, who are all women or minors. Follow live updates 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