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OMB lifts TikTok ban on government devices

The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its ban on TikTok for government devices, effective August 11, 2026. This decision was influenced by a memo from the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel regarding the legality of downloading the app for government use.

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The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its ban on TikTok for government devices, effective August 11, 2026. This decision was influenced by a memo from the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel regarding the legality of downloading the app for government use.

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OMB rescinds TikTok ban on government devices

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OMB lifts TikTok ban on government devices