The Department of Justice has lifted the ban on TikTok for federal employees, allowing them to download and use the app on their work devices. A 2022 law had previously prohibited this, but it now seems the restriction no longer applies, perhaps due to a change in ownership involving Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX.

The move comes after President Donald Trump initially mandated the ban last year, only for the order to be repeatedly delayed by the same man. With the app’s return, federal employees can once again enjoy lip-syncing and dancing challenges on official devices, though the specifics of how this will play out remain under each agency's discretion.

Following the initial ban, TikTok was briefly removed from US government devices before a nationwide ban took effect just last year. However, as with many digital restrictions, it faced an unexpected reprieve when it only went down for a short period and was quickly restored by service providers upon Trump’s repeated requests.

This decision may signal a broader acceptance of social media in government circles, but it could also raise questions about cybersecurity and the balance between personal freedom and official policy. How federal workers use their newfound app access remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: if you can't bring yourself to lip-sync, there are plenty of other ways to pass the day at the office.