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Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by kshacker on Sunday January 19, 2025 @02:37PM (#42760867)
Biden could have easily deferred the penalty phase by 30-90 days. He did not, even after the blowback this past week.
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Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by JumpCrisscross on Sunday January 19, 2025 @03:46PM (#42761623)
> Biden could have easily deferred the penalty phase by 30-90 days

Legally, it’s unclear Trump can. (Practically, of course.)

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Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by kelnos on Monday January 20, 2025 @05:03AM (#42766983)
How? The law as written only gives the president the authority to give one 90-day extension, only if certain conditions have been met. And those conditions have not been met.
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