A deal to spin off TikTok's U.S. operations into a U.S.-based firm was paused after China responded to Trump's announcements of tariffs on China. Trump's comments could add clarity to the future of the app in the United States.

Nearly five months ago, a law went into effect requiring TikTok to be banned in the U.S. unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sold it off.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal. He said the United States "pretty much" has a deal on the sale of the TikTok short-video app.

In January, the president formed a task force to facilitate an "an extraordinary celebration" for July 4, 2026.

It was confirmed on Friday that plans are in motion for a UFC fight to take place at the White House as part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebration in 2026. The news follows former President Donald Trump’s public announcement of the idea during a speech in Iowa on Thursday,

The president, who spoke in Des Moines Thursday night, said there will be a fight at the White House as part of next year's 250th celebration of American independence.