President Biden revokes Trump orders aimed at TikTok and WeChatA new order will require security reviews of these apps.By J. Fingas, 06.09.2021
Biden signs cybersecurity executive order in the wake of pipeline shutdownOne item aims to create an Energy Star-like label for connected devices that focuses on security practices.By R. Lawler, 05.12.2021
Commerce Department extends deadline for a TikTok sale to the 27thTikTok has an extra 15 days to get a deal done, but it's unclear what will happen if it doesn't.By R. Lawler, 11.13.2020
TikTok sues the US government over upcoming banThe company says it hasn't been given due process, among many other issues.By N. Ingraham, 08.24.2020
TikTok vows to fight White House ban with ‘all remedies available’The company said it was "shocked" by the executive order. By S. Dent, 08.07.2020
Trump executive order seeks to ban TikTok, WeChat 'transactions' in 45 daysThe White House tells reporters Tencent's ban only applies to WeChat.By R. Lawler, 08.06.2020
Donald Trump claims he will ban TikTok in the USThe "ban" could come down Saturday, although it's unclear in what form.By R. Lawler, 07.31.2020
The Trojan Horse in Trump’s anti-Twitter executive orderThink outside the censorship box.By V. Blue, 06.05.2020
Trump signs executive order that could limit protections for social media companies (updated)Platforms could lose Section 230 protection.By C. Fisher, 05.28.2020
Trump extends telecom order behind Huawei ban until May 2021Huawei and ZTE won't be resuming US business any time soon.By J. Fingas, 05.13.2020
Adobe won't ban Venezuelans from using its products after allThe company is reversing its interpretation of a US executive order.By G. Torbet, 10.29.2019
Huawei says US ban is 'in no one's interest'The company was effectively banned by the US government.By A. Dellinger, 05.16.2019
Trump declares 'national emergency' to make way for Huawei ban (updated)The order forbids use of telecom hardware posing a national security risk.By J. Fingas, 05.15.2019
Trump signs executive order 'prioritizing' AI developmentThe 'American AI Initiative' also calls for a regulatory framework across industries.By S. Shah, 02.11.2019