The Scoop: 12 Americans describe their complex relationship with TikTok

Plus: Federal agencies give conflicting orders about newest DOGE email; Substack incorporates more video.TikTok remains one of the single most important apps in the U.S. for absorbing news and information of all kinds, despite its uncertain future. The New York Times conducted a focus group with 12 heavy TikTok users across age, geographic and political strata. The results provide a candid window into how everyday users interact with the app, the level of trust they place in the information they