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January 16, 2021

Twitter says ‘bug’ prevented users from searching Lincoln Project Aamid sexual misconduct allegations

Twitter said it was a “bug” that prevented users from searching the Lincoln Project, after one of the founders admitted to sending “inappropriate” messages to multiple men. 

January 16, 2021

Manchin says 14th Amendment ouster should be 'consideration' for Sens. Hawley, Cruz

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Friday that removing Republican Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz from office over their objections to the 2020 presidential election results should absolutely be "a consideration." 

January 16, 2021

Censored by Twitter or Facebook? This state's bill would let you sue

After being shocked by Big Tech censoring President Trump and other conservatives in recent months, Republican state lawmakers introduced a bill that would put social media giants like Twitter and Facebook in legal trouble for restricting political posts in North Dakota.

January 15, 2021

Lincoln Project co-founder John Weaver admits sending 'inappropriate' messages to men: report

One of the founders of the anti-Trump group The Lincoln Project has admitted to "inappropriate" behavior after several men accused him of sending them "unsolicited and sexually suggestive messages," according to Axios.

January 15, 2021

Twitter mocks Andrew Yang for 'bodega' video as he campaigns for New York City mayor

Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang launched his bid for Mayor of New York City this week, but his campaign is off to a rough start after social media slammed the tech entrepreneur for posting a video in a bodega that many New Yorkers said was too open and spacious to actually be a bodega. 

January 15, 2021

Critics dunk on Pennsylvania Lt. gov for claiming 'lies' about 2020 election 'not protected speech'

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman raised eyebrows on Friday by claiming that "lies" about the 2020 presidential election are not constitutionally protected. 

January 15, 2021

VP-elect Harris compares Capitol riots to 2017 'Unite the Right' rally

Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris said Thursday that last week's assault on the U.S. Capitol reminded her of the 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Va.

January 15, 2021

Twitter introduces @SecondGentleman handle for incoming Biden administration

Twitter is introducing a new handle for the first-ever husband of a vice president as it begins transferring official White House social media accounts to the incoming Biden administration.

January 15, 2021

Van Duyne urges GOP House members to 'refuse any and all' Big Tech money over 'censorship'

Freshman GOP Rep. Beth Van Duyne is calling on House Republican colleagues to “refuse any and all contributions” from Big Tech companies, saying they are using their “power” to “silence conservative voices.”

January 14, 2021

O'Keefe: Exposure of Big Tech censorship agenda leading to ‘revolution of whistleblowing’

A leaked recording of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey discussing potential future actions against users is part of a "revolution of whistleblowing", Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe told Fox News’ "Hannity" Thursday.