TikTok is now considering a total shutdown for American users if the ban goes into effect on Sunday. However, the Biden administration is looking for ways to keep the popular app operating. WIRED senior writer Kate Knibbs joins Ana Cabrera to explain more.

The ban results from an April law signed by President Joe Biden and is the first time the United States has attempted to shut down access to an app with such a large user base - roughly 170 million domestic users.

The Biden administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok accessible in the United States even as a ban is set to take effect on Sunday, NBC News reported late on Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the discussions.

President Joe Bidens administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok accessible in the U.S. as a potential ban looms on Sunday, NBC reported. Officials are evaluating measures to delay the apps shutdown,

A behind-the-scenes 11th-hour White House effort is underway to prevent TikTok from going dark on Americans’ phones as early as Sunday, according to a new report. President Joe Biden’s administration is said to be “exploring options” on ways to see through the ban ordered by lawmakers in a way that does not result in the widely popular app

The Biden Administration on Thursday afternoon signaled it'll leave enforcing the looming TikTok ban up to the incoming Trump Administration

Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says the law allows a 90-day grace period for the app's Chinese owner.

Many U.S. TikTok users are looking for alternative social media platforms as the app could be banned on January 19.