The tech-focused outlet The Information reported Thursday that Oracle is a “leading contender” to run TikTok, with ByteDance preferring it for the role. The details about the White House’s approach and the seriousness with which White House officials are considering the proposal have not previously been reported.

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - US President Donald Trump said on March 9 that his administration was in touch with four different groups about the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and that all options were good.