It also bans the transfer of funds or processing payments within the U.S. for WeChat. TikTok, is especially popular among Gen Z-ers, and has an estimated 65 million to 80 million users in the U.S.

“If TikTok were to be banned, it is possible that WeChat, as well as other Chinese apps, could come under scrutiny by the US government,” Riccardo Cociani, the principal analyst for Asia ...

USA TODAY reached out to WeChat and the Commerce Department for comments and more information. TikTok said in a statement that it is "disappointed" by the Commerce Department's decision.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order banning TikTok and WeChat on state devices on Jan. 12. The order bans the two apps, both operated by Chinese corporations, ...

Kemp’s order on Thursday prohibits the use of TikTok, WeChat and Telegram on laptops, mobile phones and other devices issued, owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the state or used for state ...

Underage children will not face repercussions if they circumnavigate the federal government’s looming social media ban, with ...

TikTok is helping facilitate the spread of disinformation and enhancing cyber security threats throughout Europe. The EU ...